Taillard Family Wines Deep Level Shiraz 2014 - SOLD OUT

Rich peppery flavours, chocolate, coffee, log fires, the Deep Level Shiraz has it all. Depth of character, this one will appeal to the true Shiraz lovers.

Traditionally rich and full bodied this wine pairs well with venison dishes and roasts.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Teddy Hall
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.7  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : This wine is drinking exceptionally well now and will continue to do so till the end of 2019.

100% Shiraz grapes, 12 months in the barrels, perfect for now or to give to a good friend to keep up to 2020.

in the vineyard : Tree wire Perold trellising, the Shiraz was planted in 2003.

about the harvest: Picking started when the grapes were at 24.6°Balling, the acidity in the vineyard were still well above 6 g/l with pH at 3.6.

in the cellar : Fermentation started immediately using WE372 as yeast - generally warm fermentation at below 30°C with pump-overs twice a day. After secondary fermentation the wine was transferred to 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak barrels and aged for 12 months.

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