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Riebeek Shiraz Reserve 2000

Veritas 2003 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Gold
Riebeek Shiraz is a lively rich red table wine, complemented by a subdued smokiness on the nose. It is well balanced, smooth and lingers on the palate. Perfect companion to meat, game, duck, goose, pasta and cheese. Serve at room temperature.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Riebeek Cellars
winemaker : Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 3.9 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Veritas 2003 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Gold
Gold - Swiss International Air Lines Awards 2003
in the vineyard : Selected vineyards on the slopes and foothills of Kasteelberg.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at an average of 26° Balling.
Production: 7 – 10 tons per hectare
in the cellar : Cold soaked for one day, spontaneous fermentation. Fermented dry on the skins, and given extended maceration for 1 week. Malolactic fermentation in tanks racked into a mix for new and second fill French and American oak barrels. Matured for 24 months. Only given filteration prior to bottling.
Number of cases: 846 x six bottle cases
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