Graham Beck The Joshua 2006
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Graham Beck The Joshua 2006

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our wines » Graham Beck The Joshua 2006

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Pieter Ferreira
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  14.7  %vol
pH :  3.59
RS :  3.23 g/l
Total Acid :  5.94 g/l
Yield :  3-4  ton/H
Appellation :  Coastal Region
characteristics
Type :  Red
Body :  Full
WOODED

 
tasting notes
This wine shows spiciness, ripe berry fruits and beautiful floral aromas. The integration of the Viognier supports and enhances the rich and ripe flavours of the Shiraz, while softening the tannin structure. A full bodied wine with depth, complexity and elegance.
 
blend information
94% Shiraz, 6% Viognier
 
food suggestions
Serve with rich venison, game & bird dishes, Karoo lamb and rare roast beef.
 
in the vineyard
Shiraz from our Vredenhof farm in Stellenbosch, planted in 1971. An old bush vine vineyard with low yields (3 - 4 tons/ha) planted on granitic gravels with underlying layers of clay. Viognier from our Franschhoek estate planted on deep well drained sloping granite & sandstone soils.
 
about the harvest
The Viognier was left on the vine until the ripening of the Shiraz. The grapes were harvested together on 9 March 2006.
 
in the cellar
A co-fermentation of Shiraz and Viognier in open fermenters with regular punch downs to ensure soft extraction. Matured in new fill French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels for 15 months.
 
  
 
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