Riebeek Shiraz 2003

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 : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.9 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 5.5 g/l  va : 0.51 g/l  so2 : 50 mg/l  fso2 : 33 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : Vineyard: Selected vineyards on the slopes and foothills of Kasteelberg
Production: 7 – 10 tons per hectare

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at an average of 25.5° Balling.

in the cellar : Cold soaked for one day inoculated with selected yeast. Fermented dry on the skins, after Malolactic fermentation given French wood treatment, prior to bottling and stabilisation.

find our wines in :

OTHER VINTAGES

Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz
Shiraz