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Rijks Reserve Shiraz 2010

Intense deep red coloured wine. The primary impression on the nose is that of ripe red fruit, plums and cherries, with the background filled with vibrant oak spice. It all carries through onto a multi-layered, rich palate that is rounded of by smooth silky tannins. A seamless integration of oak spice and oak tannin adds real depth and complexity to the wine.

Recommended to be served at 17° C
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

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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