Eikendal Charisma 2020

Name: Eikendal Charisma 2020
Brand: Eikendal
SKU: 47479

The Charisma 2020 is an ingenious creation and red blend living up to its name. The Shiraz (Rhône Valley) lends a tight, fresh structure with aromatic and seasoned undertones. Petit Verdot (Bordeaux) contributes a rich berry character and the Sangiovese, in true Italian style, adds fruity flavours with flair on the palate. The result is a bold, charming, seductive and ultimately elegant wine.

Pair with Mushroom & Chorizo Risotto, Veal, Chocolate Truffles.

variety : Shiraz [ 80% Shiraz, 17% Petit Verdot, 3% Sangiovese ]

winery : Eikendal Vineyards

winemaker : Maryke Botha

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.67 % vol rs : 5.3 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2022 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 91 points
2021 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 92 Points

ageing : Up to 6 years if cellared correctly.

in the vineyard :

Shiraz (Eikendal): 20-year-old block planted at the top of the farm overlooking False Bay, planted in a north/south row direction, 3 333 Vines/ha, under irrigation.

Petit Verdot (Eikendal): 12-year-old block planted next to the Shiraz. Planted in a north/south row direction, 3 333 Vines/ha, under irrigation.

Sangiovese: 19-year-old block from a producer in Stellenbosch. Planted in a north/south row direction, 3 333 Vines/ha.

in the cellar : All three cultivars are handpicked and cooled down. Only destemmed and not crushed. 10-15 day cold soaking before spontaneous fermentation. Shiraz: one pump over per day. Petit Verdot: two punch downs per day and Sangiovese: one walk through per day. After fermentation the wine is allowed to settle clean. Shiraz, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot go into 500ℓ old Burgundian barrels. Wine is aged for 10 months before blending and bottling.

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