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Slaley Shiraz 2003

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our wines » Slaley Shiraz 2003


technical analysis
Winemaker :  Shaun Turnbull
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  13.67  %vol
pH :  3.58
RS :  2.3 g/l
Total Acid :  6.0 g/l
Extract :  29.2
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  Red
Style :  Dry
Body :  Full
WOODED
 
tasting notes
More 'Syrah' than 'Shiraz', this wine is earthy and barnyardy with good complexity. Also leather, white pepper and red current. A full bodied wine with good depth and complexity on the palate.
 
blend information
100% Shiraz
 
in the vineyard
Age of vines:
Block 300: 10 years
Block 306: 4 years
Trellising:
Block 300: Five wire trellising
Block 306: Bushvine
Pruning: Cordon with spurs
Soil: Deep Hutton
Position: South West facing slope of Simonsberg on the farm Ernita
Irrigation: Overhead sprinklers and drip
Yield:
Block 300: 7.34 Ton/ha
Block 306: 1.83 Ton/ha
- Jaco Mouton
 
about the harvest
Harvest Date:
Block 300: 14 February 2003
Block 306: 21 February 2003

Due to the warmer climate of the 2003 harvest, riper and sweeter fruit is apparent in the wine.
 
in the cellar
Oaking was kept more subtle with even less American oak. A longer barrel maturation time was given to soften up tannins and promote integration.
 
  
 
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