GlenWood Grand Duc Syrah 2017

Name: GlenWood Grand Duc Syrah 2017
Brand: GlenWood
SKU: 46140

Rich layers of spices with hints of black fruits and liquorice.

Pairs best with well matured rump or sirloin.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Syrah ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 6.1 g/l

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

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

ageing : Drink now or within 7 - 12 years from vintage. Best to mature for further complexity.

The only Shiraz vineyard on GlenWood finally achieved the desired balance to produce premium quality grapes. Well balanced growth delivers even ripeness and beautiful structure.

in the vineyard :

Vine age: 13 years.
Density: 2645 vines per hectare.
Yield:10.0 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: Only the best grapes were picked at 25.5°B.

in the cellar : Grapes were fermented in small open-top fermenters. Punched down by hand 6 times daily until fermented dry. Grapes were gravity fed to press. After pressing, the wine underwent natural malolactic fermentation in barrel. Wine was matured for 24 months in a selection of new premium French oak barrels.

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