Guardian Peak Shiraz 2011

Appearance: Bright Ruby Red.
Aroma: Coffee and mocha aromas give way to subtle hints of spice and tobacco notes.
Palate: Soft and fleshy with blackberry and plum flavours being most prominent.
Impression: "A beautiful and well integrated Shiraz best enjoyed now and for the next three years."

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Guardian Peak

winemaker : Philip van Staden

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.09 % vol rs : 3.7 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Climate
Terroir-driven wines selected from vineyards ranging from Mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch (rainfall ± 600mm per annum) to more arid coastal regions (rainfall + 200mm per annum). Drip irrigation used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce.

Soil
A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine.

in the cellar : This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 9 months in American and French oak barrels.

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