BLANKbottle 3-43 - 2004

Shiraz 2004 - Robertson Grapes: Shiraz 2004. Robertson, Deep red limestone rich soil. Saratoga stud farm, opposite the well known Bon Courage Estate and in close proximity to De Wetshof Wine Estate.

The Story:

Volume: 1800 Bottles (6 barrels)

Grapes: Shiraz 2004. Robertson, Deep red limestone rich soil. Saratoga stud farm, opposite the well known Bon Courage Estate and in close proximity to De Wetshof Wine Estate.

Harvesting: Early morning late February 2004 with a sugar of 25.5 Balling.

Fermentation took place in small Stainless steel open top fermenters. For optimum extraction I used the punch down technique every 2 hours during peak fermentation.

Malo-lactic fermentation took place in new French (50%) and new American Oak (50%) barrels. The wine aged 12 months in Oak. The wines were racked, fined and bottled in the last week of April 2005.

This Shiraz is cherry red in colour, with a remarkable and typical Shiraz spicy nose. On the palate we get a sweetish berry fruit with undertones of vanilla and pepper spice. The wine has very soft tannins and is ready for immediate consumption, with medium to good ageing potential (3 years).