Rhebokskloof Vineyard Selection The MGS 2016

Rich and ripe sweet berry flavours from the Grenache are complimented by the spicy nuances from the Shiraz. The palate shows juicy fruit and spice with the Mourvèdre giving backbone to the blend with fine tannins and a smooth dry finish.

variety : Mourvedre [ 44% Mourvèdre, 36% Grenache, 20% Shiraz ]

winery : Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

winemaker : Rolanie Lotz

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.90 % vol rs : 3.6 g/l pH : 3.50 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : This complex blend will mature well over the next couple of years.

in the vineyard : Origin: Selected Paarl vineyards
Soil: Mostly decomposed graniteYield: 6 ton / ha (average)

about the harvest: Harvest: February - March 2015
Yield: 6 ton / ha (average).

in the cellar : Fermentation: Crushed and destemmed into stainless steel tanks | Cold macerated, fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks, with regular pumpovers | Pressed and pumped to barrels after alcoholic fermentation | Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Oaking: Matured in 300l French oak barrels | 20% new oak used
Aging: Matured separately in barrels for 12 months | Components were blended before further maturation in barrels for 6 months | Removed from barrel and tank matured for 10 months
prior to bottling
Blend: Mourvèdre - 44% | Grenache - 36% | Shiraz - 20%

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