Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2008
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Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2008

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our wines » Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2008

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Francois Haasbroek
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  14.5  %vol
pH :  3.78
RS :  2.1 g/l
Total Acid :  5.4 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.7 g/l
SO2 :  100 mg/l
Free SO2 :  40 mg/l
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  Red
Style :  Dry
Body :  Full
WOODED

 
accolades
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Silver
 
tasting notes
Ripe figs, black pepper and spice aromas- palate is classically dry with tightly structured tannin structure. Oaking plays a complimentary role rather than dominating. Subtle, yet powerfull without exsessive extract.
 
blend information
89% Shiraz, 11% Mourvèdre
 
in the cellar
Bottling date: November 2009 - June 2010
Yeast: Various
Fermentation: Stainless steel
Barrel Ageing: 16 months 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill Burgundy barrels
Fining: Egg white fining
Filtration: Bulk filtration to bottling
 
  
 
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20 point rating: 18.0

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DateStarsPoints (20)*A (3)*N (7)*P (10)ValuePosted ByReview
20 Jul 12 18378Fair Mahendren Maistry Very elegant,firm backbone,length after taste and sharp. Good wine to relax and chill with.
*A = Appearance   *N = Nose   *P = Palate


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