| SOURCE: |
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This 2005 Syrah was produced from fully ripe grapes harvested from the Paarl region. |
| WEATHER: |
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Prior to ripening, the conditions were cool and dry, a few hot patches just before harvesting led to development of excellent flavours on the vine. |
| HARVESTING: |
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The grapes were hand harvested in the coolness of early morning on 4th of February, and transported back to the cellar under cold conditions to retain freshness. |
| VINIFICATION: |
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The selected bunches were de-stemmed and transferred into the fermentation tank. The grapes were fermented until dry over a 7-day period without any prolonged skin contact, to ensure soft tannins and pronounced fruit. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in second fill French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for 9 months and a further 4 months in tank. The wine was not fined. |
| TASTING NOTES: |
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This full bodied wine has a complex but elegant spicy nose with dominating stone fruit aromas. The palate is soft with liquorice flavours that follow through. |
| FOOD ACCOMPANIMENT: |
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This wine pairs well with meaty dishes, marinated stews or game fish.
This wine is released ready to drink and will develop further with bottle ageing. |
| TECHNICAL ANAYSIS: |
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pH 3.5
Alcohol 14%
Total acid 6.2 g/l
Residual Sugar 3.6g/l
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| PRODUCTION: |
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300 x 12-bottle cases
200 x 6-bottle cases |
| WINEMAKER: |
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Nikey van Zyl |
