Swartland Stories Shiraz / Pinotage / Grenache 2016

Technical Analysis

Winemaker	: Dewald Huisamen
Main Variety	: Shiraz
Alcohol	: 14.5 %vol
pH	: 3.69
RS	: 4.76 g/l
Total Acid	: 5.39 g/l
Volatile Acidity	: 0.58 g/l
Appellation	: Swartland

Characteristics

Type	: Red
Body	: Full
Taste	: Fruity

Accolades

2017 Cape Wine Academy Gold Awards - Gold
2017 Veritas Awards - Silver

Tasting Notes

Deep red colour with very intense violet reflections. Aromas of ripe red fruits and black current with an elegant smokey, vanilla and chocolate touch. Mouth feel shows good volume and round, sweet, persistent tannins.

Blend Information

52% Shiraz, 42% Pinotage, 6% Grenache

Food Suggestions

pMost enjoyable with spicy pâtés, roast beef or lamb. Serving Temp: 18° C/p

In The Vineyard

Geographical location: Riebeekberg
Vineyard: Trellised

About The Harvest

Manual harvesting of grapes.
Yield: 8tons/hectare

In The Cellar

Fermentation maintained at a controlled temperature (26° - 28° C) in an open tank wetting the cap with three daily pump-overs. Natural malolactic fermentation.

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