Ankerman The Foothold Shiraz 2011

Ripe cherry nose, combined with red berry fruit and a hint of meatiness. The palate has forest fruit flavours with notes of spicy tannins


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Daschbosch Wines
winemaker : Nicolaas Rust
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.33 % vol  rs : 4.0 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Box  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Ready for immediate enjoyment

in the vineyard : Age of Vines: 10 years
Rootstock: R99
Trellis System: Four wire extended Perold
Soil Type: Shallow wet duplex
Irrigation: Micro irrigation

about the harvest: Type: hand picked (early morning)
Yield: 12 tons
Date: End January
Sugar: 23° B

in the cellar : Crushing: Destemmed and crushed, cold soaking,fermentation with wood, regular pump overs
Fermentation: Cold fermentation @ 10° - 12°C
Tanks: Stainless steel

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