Unsung Hero Fairtrade Shiraz 2014

Deep, vibrant ruby coloured. Pungent spice and fruit on nose, coupled with subtle toasty vanilla oak complimenting the blackcurrant/raspberry aromas. Medium bodied palate with easy tannin structure and length.

Suitable for Vegetarians and VegansContains no GM ingredients

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Origin Wine

winemaker : Alain Cajeux

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis :

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Trellis system 3 Wire
Irrigation Yes
Soil Hutton, Clay & light stone
Climate Coastal

about the harvest: Date: Middle March
Type: Handpicked
Yield: 8-9 ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming Gentle Destalking
Tanks (type) Stainless Steel
Pre-fermentation maceration 3 days @ 10° C. Standard (2 × pumpovers) maceration at <30°C until dry
Yeast Strain Oenoferm Rouge
Malolactic (y/n) No
Lees contact / battonage No
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration) No
Method of oak maturation Yes, 10% American Oak MT staves
Fining Bentonite
Filtration Kieselguhr
Stabilisation Cold at -4º C

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