BWC Shiraz 2002

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Catherine Marshall Wines

winemaker : Cathy Marshall

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.8 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.8 ta : 5.8 g/l va : 0.6 g/l fso2 : 27 mg/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Grapes originate from Agter-Paarl/Windmeul area - Ridgeback.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested mid-February. Bunches were healthy and picked at optimal ripeness. South facing vineyards on gravel soils. Berries were very small, concentrated and full of flavour.

in the cellar : 100% de-stemming with no crushing giving a whole berry component at about 70%. Local commercial yeast was used for alcoholic fermentation (9 days). Daily pump-overs for maximum flavour and tannin extraction. After pressing the juice was gravity fed to 225 litre French (76%) and American oak (24%). Rough filtration done prior to bottling to ensure clarity.
The wine was bottled in December 2002.

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