Summary
| Producer | |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 90% Shiraz, 10% Mouvedre |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Rich, spicey reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Plum Red |
| Maturation | 18 Months in 225l French Oak Barrels |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Francois Haasbroek |
|---|---|
| The Vintage | Cooler growing conditions and some rainfall during the season presented challenges but resulted in wines with excellent varietal characteristics. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.2 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.8 g/l |
| pH | 3.7 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Plum Red |
| Bouquet | Juicy, ripe fruits ond the nose balanced with spicy notes. |
| Palate | Good Balance on the palate with smooth tannins and juicy mouth feel and good finish. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | around 6 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | up to 10 years |
| Food Pairings | Spicy dishes |
