Rickety Bridge The Sleeper Shiraz 2019

Opulent dark fruit is supported by aromatic notes of spice distinctive to Shiraz. The wine is textured, layered and showing elegance and refined
structure. The wine is textured, layered and showing elegance and refined structure.

Game, ostrich, steak, roast beef, spicy lamb dishes.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Rickety Bridge Estate

winemaker : Wynand Grobler

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 14.19 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2022 Platter's Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
2021 Neal Martin - 92 Points

ageing : Accessible now and can age until 2029

about the harvest: The Sleeper Shiraz is made from vines grown in the Franschhoek Valley. The grapes were harvested by hand early February and placed into small crates.

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in open fermentation tanks using 50% whole bunches. Two punch downs were done daily whilst the wine underwent fermentation, with the grapes being pressed gently after 30 days. Barrel maturation took place in 100% new French oak barrels for a total of 24 months before blending and bottling.

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Rickety Bridge The Sleeper Shiraz 2019

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Wynand Grobler