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Rijks Reserve Shiraz 2009

This crimson coloured wine has a complex nose of spices and black fruit aromas. It all carries through onto a multi-layered, rich palate that is rounded off by smooth silky tannins. There is a presence of subtle oak flavours in harmony with the wine's fruitiness.

Recommended to be served at 17°C
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Platter's Wine Guide 2014 - 4 stars
  • Michelangelo International Awards 2013 - Gold
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    ageing : 15 Years after vintage
    in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Neville Dorrington
    Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
    Aspect: west & east

    about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.
    in the cellar : A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction was done by a combination of pump overs and pigeage 3 x per day. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 20 months in 66% new and 34% 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrels.

    Production: 350 x 6 x 750ml
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