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Rijks Private Cellar Shiraz 2008

The spicy 2008 vintage shows a lively deep red colour with aromas of cinnamon sticks, black fruits and liquorice. There is a vibrant acidity with a mature and soft tannin structure, which gives this wine a well-rounded and complex palate. The fruit and character of this variety has integrated well with the oak that has been used for ageing.

Recommended to be served at optimal temperature of 17ºC.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 5.56 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Platter's Wine Guide 2014 - 4½ stars
  • Michelangelo International Awards 2013 - Silver
  • Platter 5 stars
  • Gold Michelangelo
  • Trophy winner at Michelangelo for best overall wine at competition
  • Gold medal at Syrah du Monde
  • First Class on-board listing with SAA
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    ageing : 15 Years after vintage
    in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
    Aspect: west, north & 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 30% new, 40% 2nd fill and 30% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels.

    Production: 1700 x 6 x 750ml
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