Cederberg Shiraz 2015

Name: Cederberg Shiraz 2015
Brand: Cederberg
SKU: 40074

A complex Shiraz filled with intense red fruit, mulberry and cherrieson the nose. Well-balanced with elegant oaking expressing hints ofsweet spice and vanilla. Red berries follow through on the palateand finishes off with a smooth lingering sensation. A well-craftedShiraz that allows you to cellar the wine for a few years developinginto a sensational wine.

Also available in magnum

Pair with South African game, powerfulcheeses such as young cheddar or gruyere or indulge by pairing withintricate dark bitter chocolate.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol rs : 3.8 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml,1500ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter's Wine Guide '18 - 5 stars - 2015 vintage
SAWi Awards '17 - Platinum
Shiraz Chellenge '17: 2017 Top Shiraz Wines - 2015 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide’16: Four star - 2013 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards’15: Gold - 2013 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards’15: Gold - 2013 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’15: Four star - 2012 vintage
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles’15: Silver - 2013 vintage
International Wine Challenge’15: Bronze - 2013 vintage
Stephen Tanzer’15: 88 points - 2013 vintage
Shiraz SA Wine Challenge’15: Top 12 - 2013 vintage
Old Mutual Trophy’15: Silver - 2013 vintage
Top 100 SA Wines’15 - 2013 vintage
Syrah de Monde’15: Silver - 2012 vintage
SA Wine Guide’15: Four star - 2012 vintage
Veritas’15: Gold - 2013 vintage
IWSC’15: Gold – 2013 vintage
Tim Atkin’15: 94 points - 2013 vintage
SA Wine Guide’15: Four star - 2012 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards’14: Regional Trophy - 2011 vintage
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles’14: Gold – 2011 vintage
Syrah de Monde’14: Top 10 #7 - 2011 vintage
Shiraz SA Wine Challenge’14: Top 12 - 2011 vintage
Decanter’14: 92 points - 2012 vintage
Veritas’14: Double Gold - 2012 vintageter’s Wine Guide’15: Four star - 2012 vintage
Tim Atkin’14: 93 points - 2011 vintage

ageing : Optimum drinking time: 4 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Facing: South-east
Soil type: Red slate/Hutton
Age if Vines: 14 - 18 years
Vineyard area: 10.5ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SH 1, 9 & 21 on Richter 99 & 110.

about the harvest: Degree Balling at Harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 25° - 26° Balling
Harvest Date: 2015
Yield per ha: 6t/ha

in the cellar : Vinification: Closed tanks, cold maceration for 4 days, 15% juice bleeding directly after crush, pump over every 6 hours, maximum temperature 28ºC 19 days extended skin maceration Barrel maturation: Medium toast 225ℓ barrels used, combination of medium and tight grain oak for 15 months, 1st fill 60%, 2nd fill 40%, 95% French, 5% American

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