| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Origin: |
Grenache - Piekenierskloof;
Syrah - Groenekloof |
| Variety: |
85 percent - Grenache;
15 percent - Syrah |
| Soil type: |
Sandstone |
| Harvest date: |
16th March 2004 |
| Yield: |
3.5 tons/ha or 22 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 24.5şB - 26.0şB;
Total Acid 6.8 g/litre;
pH 3.4 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation initiated in open tank fermentors and underwent a series of punching before completion of fermentation and malolactic fermentation in the barrel. |
| Maturation: |
This wine was matured for 17 months in French oak barrels of which 25% was new. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in November 2005. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0%;
Residual Sugar 2.0 g/litre;
Total Acid 5.5 g/litre;
pH 3.5 |
| Tasting note: |
Vibrant crimson colour. Perfumed, spicy and plummy Grenache with secondary notes of savoury sauces add complexity to aromas unencumbered by any apparent oak. A medium bodied palate with good weight for Grenache. Berried fruits and some tarriness. Fine grained fruit tannins complimant a rich concentrated palate. |
