Simonsvlei Shiraz 2001

Wine made in a light style with spicy tones and whiffs of youngberry. Fine, soft tannins support dense fruit flavours. Lots of pepper flavours on palate. Excellent choice with lamb â€“ roasted leg of lamb.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]

winery : Simonsvlei Winery

winemaker : EugÃ©ne van Zyl

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.41 % vol rs : 2.54 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 5.95 g/l va : 0.85 g/l so2 : 128 mg/l

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

2003 Vintage â€“ SA Young Wine Show 2003 â€“ Silver (wooded)
SA Young Wine Show 2003 â€“ Gold (unwooded)
2002 Vintage â€“ SA Young Wine Show 2002 - Gold
2000 Vintage â€“ SA Trophy Wine Show 2002 â€“ Bronze

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 10-15 Years
Rootstock: Richter 99/Richter 101 - 14
Soil: Granite to clay
Trellis system: Perold & 5 wire
Irrigation: None

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand in March
Yield: 8-10 Tons per hectare

in the cellar : Crushing: Destalk & crush
Tanks: Ferment in stainless steel tanks on skins
Fermentation: 5 Days on skins, press and fermented dry in stainless steel tanks
Barrel ageing: Yes, 100% in 2nd fill French Oak
Malolactic: Yes, 100%
Fining: Eggwhite
Filtration: Kieselghur & sheet
Stabilisation: -5Â°C for 3 days

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