Ivory Creek Shiraz

Swiss International Air Lines Wine Award 2004 - Seal of Approval
3 Stars by John Platter

The Shiraz grape is ideally suited for this region. It has a dark purple color with peppery flavours and undertones of violets. The balance between the oak wood of the maturing process and the other flavours make this wine ideal to enjoy with steak or game.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]

winery :

winemaker : Johan Delport

wine of origin : Olifants River

analysis : alc : 12.68 % vol rs : 1.97 g/l pH : 3.69 ta : 5.85 g/l

AWARDS

2002 Vintage - Swiss International Air Lines Wine Award 2004 - Seal of Approval
3 Stars by John Platter

ageing : Enjoy within the next 5 years.

in the vineyard : Shiraz is ideally suited for the Goue Vallei region. The vineyard is planted on a westerly facing slope of the Piketberg mountain.

in the cellar : 10 Days skin contact is allowed to achieve colour and flavour. The wine is made under controlled conditions at 26ÂºC. The wine was aged in French and American oak for 6 months.

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