Brink Family Vineyards Shiraz 2017

VINTAGE: 2017

WINE OF ORIGIN: SWARTLAND

WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of grapes. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (25-28 °C) with two daily pump-overs
extracting color and tannins. After malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel the wine mature another 12 months in French oak barrels.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal composition: 100% Shiraz
Type of wine: Red
Geographical location: Riebeekberg
Vineyard: Trellised, 8 tons/ hectare
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total acidity: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.51
Volatile acidity: 0.46 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.4 g/l

TASTING NOTES:
Deep red color with very intense violet reflections. Aromas of ripe red fruits with an elegant smoky, vanilla and chocolate touch. Mouth feel shows good volume and round, sweet, persistent tannins.
Serving temperature: 18°C

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Most enjoyable with spicy patés, roast beef or lamb