GlenWood Grand Duc Syrah 2012

Rich intense layers smoked bacon and spices.

Pairs best with well matured 500gram fillet!

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 14.39 % vol rs : 4.5 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or within 7 - 11 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Vine age: 19 years
Density: 4 000 vines per hectareYield: 7.5 tons per hectare
A well balanced block situated in Malmesbury.

about the harvest:
Only the best grapes were picked at 25.5° B.
Yield: 7.5 tons per hectare

in the cellar : The grapes were fermented in small open-top fermenters. Punch down by hand 6 times daily until fermented dry. Grapes were gravity fed to press. After pressing the wines underwent natural Mallolactic fermentation in barrel. Wine was natured for 24 months in a selection of new premium French oak barrels.

Production: 1 172 bottles.

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