Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2011

Name: Fairview Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2011
Brand: Fairview
SKU: 30554

Lavender and fennel aromas interspersed with notes of sweet spice make for an attractive nose. The palate reveals dark, ripe fruit and smooth tannins, with a well-integrated acidity and lingering finish.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Fairview Wines

winemaker : Anthony de Jager

wine of origin : Swartland

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2009: Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
2009: 5 Star Rating - John Platter Wine Guide 2013
2004: Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008
2004: Gold - Michaelangelo International Wine Awards 2006
2004: 90 points - Wine Spectator
2003: 91 points - Wine Spectator

ageing : Drinks well now but will be exceptional when cellared for another 5 – 8 years

in the vineyard : The Jakkalsfontein vineyard in the Swartland region (Malmesbury) was planted in 1997, using Shiraz clone SH9C on rootstock Richter 99. Dry farmed bushvines grow in deep weathered shale soils. These soils retain moisture well, which is much needed in the latter part of the hot dry summers normally experienced in the Swartland area.

"The Swartland (Black Land) region of the Cape gets its name from the indigenous veld 'Rhinoceros Veld' which has a natural dark shade. This region has been farmed since the early 1700, by free burghers who were settled by the Dutch East India Company to provide supplies for the company's ships sailing to the spice islands in the east. Wild animals often preyed on the burghers' sheep, and competed for food and water. This provided an excuse to defy the administrators of the Cape, and start wine production in this region. The Jakkalsfontein vineyards are situated around a spring where, to this day, the eerie evening calls of black-backed jackals can be heard. Old unirrigated bush vines produce bunches of Shiraz grapes with small berries, resulting in a concentrated berry and spice laden wine with a long finish."
Charles Back

about the harvest: Harvest Date: In the morning of 18 February 2011
The grapes were harvested ripe at 25° Balling.

in the cellar : The grapes were carefully sorted in he vineyard and transported to the cellar in crates. The grapes were then destemmed and the berries were hand-sorted and transferred to large wooden vats (open fermentors). Punch downs were done a few times a day to mix the cap to get optimum flavour and colour extraction. After 10 days maceration and fermentation, the wine was basket pressed and allowed to complete malolactic fermentation in 225l French barrels. The wine was racked and then matured in these barrels (30% new oak) for 20 months, with racking at regular intervals. The best barrels were selected, blended and bottled.

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