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Graham Beck Shiraz 2003

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our wines » Graham Beck Shiraz 2003


technical analysis
Winemaker :  Pieter Ferreira
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  15.0  %vol
pH :  3.55
RS :  3.02 g/l
Total Acid :  5.48 g/l
Appellation :  Breede River
characteristics
Type :  Red
WOODED
 
tasting notes
Ripe mulberry, blueberry and white pepper on the nose with layers of fruit, rich tannins and oak complexity on the palate.
 
ageing potential
This wine will develop for a further 5 - 10 years.
 
blend information
100% Shiraz
 
food suggestions
This wine can be enjoyed with rich casseroles or hearty stews.
 
in the vineyard
Vineyards from four unique areas of which two are ocean influenced and two are more inland. Soils vary from red hutton soils, deep gravel and alluvial layered soil.
 
about the harvest
Hand-picked at optimum ripeness.
 
in the cellar
Fermented in varying methods of punch down, submerged cap and aerated pump overs until dry. Then pressed. Malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel and matured in 80% American Oak and 20% French Oak for 13 months.
 
  
 
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