Ridgeback Rose 2009
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Ridgeback Rose 2009

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technical analysis
Winemaker :  Toit Wessels
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  13.5  %vol
pH :  3.30
RS :  3.63 g/l
Total Acid :  5.91 g/l
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  Rose

 
tasting notes
Intense strawberry sorbet and fresh summer berries are complemented by a fresh palate with hints of fudge and Turkish Delight on the finish.
 
blend information
90% Shiraz 10% Viognier
 
about the harvest
All grapes were handpicked at vine ripeness

   Shiraz  Viognier
 Sugar  24° Balling  23.5° Balling
 Acid  5.57g/l  5.92g/l
 pH  3.68  3.40

 
in the cellar
  • The Shiraz was destemmed maintaining an 80% wholeberry component and given 4 hours of skin contact, thereafter reductively handled until bottling.
  • The Viognier was oxidatively managed and fermented in oak barrels, then aged for 14 months.
  • Fermentation in stainless steel for Shiraz lasted 18 days at 14° C whilst Viognier was fermented without commercial yeast for 8 days at 20° C.
  • Wines were blended and lightly filtered prior to bottling.
 
  
 
members wine ratings
ratings
5
5 star rating:
20 point rating: 14.3

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DateStarsPoints (20)*A (3)*N (7)*P (10)ValuePosted ByReview
31 Oct 09 14347Fair Renee Barnard Lovely colour with strawberries on the palate.
29 Oct 09     Fair Adele Dixon  
29 Oct 09 14356Fair Marie le Roux Appearance: Bright, brilliant pink - watermelon. Nose: Pleasant, floral nose. Truly a rose. Strawberry flavours. Slight lanolin/waxy tinge. Palate: Strawberries follow through jumping out of the glass. Medium-bodied.
29 Oct 09 15357Bargain Nikki Lordan Strawberry and fudge on palate. Tannins are hard but nice follow through. Nose a bit shy.
29 Oct 09     Fair Judy Brower Lovely light red colour, clear. Very shy nose.. Full mouthfeel - difficult to find associated flavours, but enjoyable!
*A = Appearance   *N = Nose   *P = Palate


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