Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Bright ruby in colour with a nose showing juicy red and blackberries, warm spice, and pepper notes. On the palate, you will find a velvety mouth feel with a medium-bodied structure showing red cherries, blackberries, and black pepper with a slight savoury undertone. The fruit intensity of this wine lingers on the finish supported by tannins.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 77% Shiraz 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, ]

winery : Delheim Wine Estate

winemaker : Roelof Lotriet

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded organic

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

ageing : 2 to 4 years after bottling

Shiraz is the dominant cultivar in this blend with Cabernet Sauvignon adding structure and finesse to the wine

in the vineyard : All the vineyards are planted on South-west facing slopes. Both Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted at different altitudes and trellising systems.

about the harvest: The grapes are destalked and gently crushed and pumped into upright fermentation tanks.

in the cellar : Fermentation is done over a two week period with pump-overs done 3 times a day. The temperature is controlled at 28C. The wine is then pressed
off the skins and malo-lactic fermentation is done in tanks. Portions of the wine goes to 500L and 300L French oak barrels and then a portion remains in tank. The wine is matured for 12Months before blending and bottling.

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