DeWaal Shiraz 2001

A concentrated rich and full wine with flavours of spices, creamy dark fruit and a smoky undertone.
The 1999 Shiraz was the Maiden vintage for Uiterwyk Wine Estate, and is the only Shiraz in South Africa made in true Northern Rhone tradition where Viognier is added to develop a softer more fragrant style.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz fermented on Viognier lees ]

winery : De Waal Wines

winemaker : Daniel de Waal

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.66 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

John Platter Wine Guide 2003 - 4Â½ stars
Swiss Airlines International Wine Awards 2004 - Seal of Approval

in the vineyard : The DeWaal Shiraz is produced from a 25-year-old vineyard grown on gravel and loam soil. This single vineyard only produced 200 cases.

in the cellar : The wine received 14 days maceration for optimum extract of flavours and colours from the skins. Maturation for 18 months in 40% new French barriques.

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