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Onyx Shiraz 2001

Veritas 2003 - Gold
89 points - Wine Spectator of 30 June 2004
A very attractive spicy nose with aromas of coffee and moccha accompanied by a full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Great concentration of fruit – a truly magnificent wine that seduces the palate through its finesse and sheer opulence.


variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]
winery : Darling Cellars
winemaker : Abe Beukes
wine of origin : Groenekloof/Darling
analysis : alc : 14.80 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.85  ta : 5.79 g/l  

AWARDS
Veritas 2003 - Gold
89 points - Wine Spectator of 30 June 2004

ageing : Drink now and over the next 5 to 8 years.

in the vineyard : The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.

Terroir: Deep dark coloured soils from decomposed granite in the Darling hills.
Vineyards: Bush vine/dry land
Climate: The climate is positively influenced by the Atlantic Ocean with sunny days and cool nights.

in the cellar : Matured in 300 liter French oak barrels for 15 months.
Packaging: 6 x 750 ml

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