variety : Shiraz [ 60% Shiraz, 30% Pinotage, 10% Mourvèdre ]
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wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 3 g/l pH : . ta : 5.6 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Full
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : The Shiraz comes from Stellenbosch with a few barrels from Paarl, and Pinotage all from Stellenbosch. All vineyards are planted on rich weathered granite soils, which give intensity and layered structure. The Mourvèdre is a 16-year-old bush vine vineyard in the Agter Paarl. Mourvèdre is perfect for bush vine cultivation as it gives more body and weight to wine compared to trellised vines.
in the cellar : In the cellar, this blend is given lavish treatment with 14 months in oak, 50% in new and the rest in 2nd and 3rd fill. The result is a big, bold and beautifully expressive wine with robust flavours of dark red and blackberry fruit, and cigar box flavours with cinnamon spiciness on the nose.
The components used to craft this artisanal Cape Blend are Shiraz (60%), Pinotage (30%) and Mourvèdre (10%). Rough appearances aside, the simple cleaver becomes an instrument of refinement in the skilful hands of the artisan butcher. Much the same as our winemakers have honed their skills through this Cape blend.