Uiterwyk Shiraz 2000

Dark intense wine with flavours of dark fruit, pepper, spice and cigars.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]

winery : De Waal Wines

winemaker : DaniÃ«l de Waal

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 6.5 g/l

AWARDS

The 1999 Shiraz was the Maiden vintage for UITERWYK WINE ESTATE. The only Shiraz in South Africa made in true Northern RhÃ´ne tradition where 5% Viognier is added to develop a softer more fragrant style.

ageing : 7 - 10 years

in the vineyard : Location: On warmer north facing slopes
Soil Type: Gravel and loam
Age of Vines: 25 Years
Rootstock: R 99
Trellising: Cordon

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 3 March 2000
Sugar level at Harvest: 25Â° Balling
Yield: 6 tons / hectare

in the cellar : Length of Fermentation: 14 days
Cellar Barrel Maturation: 18 months, 40% new French oak
Bottling Date: June 2002
Production: 1000 Cases
Market Release Date: Spring 2002

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