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ZORGVLIET SHIRAZ 2003
TASTING NOTES
The nose shows ripe mulberry, violet and floral notes that are integrated with mocha flavours. The nose follows through on the palate with a refreshing acidity and roasted coffee beans and chocolate on the finish. Zorgvliet Shiraz 2003 comes from coffee stone soil on the valley floor of the Banghoek Valley and is unique to its soil type and origin. This maiden release of Zorgvliet Shiraz is one of the estate’s flagship wines.
IN THE VINEYARD
Situation:
Altitude:
300m
Distance from sea:
Approximately 10km
Soil Type:
Decomposed Granite and Table Mountain Sandstone
Rootstock:
101/14 MGT
Age of vines:
5 years
Trellising:
Vertical hedge
Pruning:
Cordon
Irrigation:
Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date:
6 March 2003
Yield:
5 - 6 tons/ha
IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation Temp:
28ºC
Yeast:
L2056 and D47
Description:
The juice was cold soaked for 7 days at 16ºC for optimum fruit and colour extraction. When fermented dry it was pressed into stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation:
In stainless steel tanks
Wood aging:
18 months in 100% French oak, 40% new oak, 30% second fill and 30% third fill
Bottled:
2 February 2005
Production:
1000 cases x 6
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine will mature well over the next 6-8 years, if stored correctly.
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