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Brampton Shiraz 2004

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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Adi Badenhorst
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  15.0  %vol
pH :  3.78
RS :  3.0 g/l
Total Acid :  5.3 g/l
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  Red
WOODED
 
accolades
  • International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver

  • Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (71/100)

  • International Wine Challenge 2006 - Gold Medal

  • Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards 2006 - Diamond
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    tasting notes
  • International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver

  • Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards 2006 - Diamond

  • Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze

  • International Wine Challenge 2006 - Gold Medal

    • The rich, savoury character of Shiraz is enhanced by Viognier, adding an aromatic dimension to the wine. Mourvèdre component brings an amount of wild berry & spice to this blend. Earth, pepper-spice and hints of dark chocolate support the richness of ripe fruit.
     
    ageing potential
    5 Years from vintage
     
    blend information
    90% Shiraz, 8% Mourvédre, 2% Viognier
     
    food suggestions
    Due to accessible tannin structure, this wine will complement a variety of fine dishes.
     
    in the vineyard
    Cultivar: 90% Shiraz, 8% Mouvédre, 2% Viognier
    Situation: Malmesbury (6%) & Stellenbosch
    Altitude: 180-310 m
    Distance from sea: 7-100 km
    Soil type: Malmesbury Shale, Hutton & Clovelly
    Rootstock: R110, R101-14 (Paulsen)
    Age of vines: 6 - 19 Years
    Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
    Pruning: spur pruned
    Irrigation: Drip irrigation
     
    about the harvest
    The grapes were harvested in March - April 2004
    Grape analysis:
    Acidity: 6.5 g/l
    pH: 3.5 - 3.8
    Sugar: 25° Balling
    Yield: 50 hl/ha
     
    in the cellar
    Shiraz and some of the Viognier was crushed together. An array of small batches were fermented & treated separately. Some batches were aged on Viognier lees. Viognier wine was also blended with Shiraz and racked regularly thereafter. 14 Different parcels were blended after 9 months. Egg white fined. Not filtered. The difference in treatments and careful blending make this a very interesting & complex wine!
    Oak used: 225 L Barriques. 40% new American oak for 15 months
    Production: 11 400 cases x 6 x 750ml
    Bottling date: June 2004
     
      
     
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