Swartland Stories Shiraz / Pinotage / Grenache 2016
Accolades
2017 Cape Wine Academy Gold Awards - Gold
2017 Veritas Awards - Silver
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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