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Rijk's Private Cellar Shiraz 2001

Gamey, leathery bouquet elevated by whiffs of young berry, almond and sweet oak vanilla.
Full bodied soft mouthfeel, with a velvety finish.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz ]
winemaker : Charl Du Plessis
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.79 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.16  ta : 6.6 g/l  va : 0.64 g/l  so2 : 52 mg/l  fso2 : 28 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 – Gold
  • SA Young Wine Show - Gold
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    ageing : Can drink now and up to 10 years from bottling date.
    in the vineyard : Clone: SH99
    Trellis: Double Cordon, Extended Perold System
    about the harvest: Harvest Date: 16 & 19 February 2001
    Yield: Harvest 15.48 Tons at an average of 8 Tons / ha
    Night harvested and hand-picked
    in the cellar : Cold soaked for 2 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. 18 months 80% new American oak and 20% French oak. 50% New French/American oak & 50% 2nd fill French/American oak barrels.
    Bottling Date: August 2002
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