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Manley Shiraz 2002

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2004 - John Platter Guide 4 Stars
Complex nose with aromas ranging from black pepper, liquorice to blackcurrant which all blends in on a well-balanced, full bodied palate. Firm tannin structure.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 15.3 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : 0  

AWARDS
2004 - John Platter Guide 4 Stars
in the vineyard : Clone: SH 1A
Trellis: Double cordon

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 18 & 19 February 2002. The total harvest was 2.61 tons and was harvested at 4.9 tons/ha.

in the cellar : Grapes were handpicked, force-cooled and sorted on sorting tables before being destemmed. Berries were conveyed to tanks and crushed directly into them. The mash was cold-soaked for two days. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel.
16 months in 40% New, 10% 2nd-fill American oak, and 30% New and 20% 2nd fill-French oak barrels.
Bottling Date: August 2003.

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