Rijk's Reserve Shiraz 2009 - NOT YET RELEASED
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our wines » Rijk's Reserve Shiraz 2009 - NOT YET RELEASED

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Pierre Wahl
Main Variety :  Shiraz
Alcohol :  14.5  %vol
pH :  3.52
RS :  2.3 g/l
Total Acid :  5.8 g/l
Yield :  5.8  ton/H
Appellation :  Tulbagh
characteristics
Type :  Red
Body :  Full
WOODED

 
accolades
Maiden release
 
tasting notes
This crimson coloured wine has a complex nose of spices and black fruit aromas. It all carries through onto a multi-layered, rich palate that is rounded off by smooth silky tannins. There is a presence of subtle oak flavours in harmony with the wine's fruitiness.
 
ageing potential
15 Years after vintage
 
blend information
100% Shiraz
 
food suggestions
Recommended to be served at 17°C
 
in the vineyard
Viticulturist: Neville Dorrington
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Aspect: west & east
 
about the harvest
Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.
 
in the cellar
A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction was done by a combination of pump overs and pigeage 3 x per day. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 20 months in 66% new and 34% 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrels.

Production: 350 x 6 x 750ml
 
Cellar Door Price 220  
 
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