Thelema Sutherland Syrah 2016

Name: Thelema Sutherland Syrah 2016
Brand: Thelema
SKU: 46365

Our Syrah is full bodied with inviting aromas of black berries, plums and savoury spice, with great texture on the palate and a long, juicy finish.

The spicy character of this wine lends itself to stews and grilled beef.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Syrah ]

winery : Thelema Mountain Vineyards

winemaker : Gyles Webb & Rudi Schultz

wine of origin : Elgin

analysis : alc : 14.5% % vol rs : 1.83 g/l pH : 3.35 ta : 5.84 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now through to 2029

in the vineyard :

Root stock: 101-14
Soil type: Tukulu / Glenrosa
Age of vine:s Planted 2004, 2005
Plant density: 2353 vines/ha
Trellising: 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires
Yield: 12 t/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary drip Vintage
Vintage: Moderate summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes.

about the harvest: Picking date: 11 March 2016
Grape sugar: 24.5 - 24.7 °B
Acidity: 5.27 g/l
pH at harvest: 3.38 - 3.41

in the cellar : Yeasts: Natural occurring yeasts
Fermentation temp: 28 °C

De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed and pumped into stainless steel tanks. Pushed down for 5 days, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.

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