Mooiplaas Shiraz 2001

Very deep colour almost black. Nose and interesting mix between roasted oak and typical spice of Shiraz. Lovely balance of fruit and oak on palate, concentrated and long finish. Silky mouth feel. Excellent ageing potential.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Mooiplaas Estate

winemaker : Louis Roos

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.25 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 6.2 g/l so2 : 50 mg/l fso2 : 24 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 - Silver
Veritas 2003 - Silver

ageing : Accessible now but have the structure to age well.

in the vineyard : Age if Vines: 10 years
Clones: 1A / 21A
Rootstocks: 101 - 14
Trellising: 3-Wire vertical
Soil Type: Estcourt

about the harvest: Date Harvested: 1st March 2001
Yield: 25 hl/ha
Analysis: 25.9° Balling, pH 3.59, 5.9 g/l TA

in the cellar : Yeast Type: NT 50
Fermentation: Four days on the skins in a closed tank, at at temperature of 20 - 25°C, pumped over at least three times per day.
Maturation: 15 Months in 300 litre French oak barrels.
Size: 300 Litre, 50% New.

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