Koopmanskloof Golden Peacock Shiraz 2010

Koopmanskloof Shiraz has a pronounced black berry, toasted herb and chocolate-mocha aromas. Well balanced tannin structure.

Enjoy on its own or with rack of lamb.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Koopmanskloof

winemaker : Louwtjie Vlok

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.5 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Origin: Stellenbosch
Ward: Bottelary Hills
Soil Type: Cape Hutton and Ferrireet
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation

Koopmanskloof Vineyards and its wine making tradition date back to 1777. The name depicts the profession and location of an indigenous community who embraced fair trade with the first European ships to visit the Cape of Good Hope during the 16th century. Koopmans is Dutch for trader and 'Kloof' is a Ravine. Late owner, Stevie Smit, set aside 98 ha of his farm as a fynbos reserve and started the Vineyard Trail - a 24 km walk through vineyards and mountain heath along the ridge of the Bottelary Hills. Adding to the outdoor experience, the 'Berghut' was build in 1983, situated on Koopmanskloof hills, overlooking the beautiful Cape Wine lands.

about the harvest: Harvest grapes at 24° Balling
Yield: 8t/ha

in the cellar : Cold soaking period for 48 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel red wine fermenters for approximately 10 days. Aroma and colour extraction via delastage and daily pump overs. Partially aged in 300 litre French and American oak barrel as well as selected premium French and American oak staves for 8 months. Malolactic fermentation completed.

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