Stonecross Shiraz 2004

Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
A well-structured, elegant wine with spicy pepper flavours. This is a complex and elegant wine, with well-balanced tannin structure and a delicate aroma of ripe cherries and plums. Wood,fruit and tannins are well integrated into each other.

Meat: Kudu, springbok or wildebeest, spicy game casseroles, roast duck with cranberries and smokes kassler chops. Herbs: Various herbs and spices.Side dishes: Red cabbage and Texan style Chilli con Carne.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlefs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : 
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval

ageing : A multi-dimensional wine exhibiting excellent ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Vineyard: Rootstock: R99
Clone: SH99 & SH1A
Plant Date: 1998
Hectares: 11ha
Average Ton / Ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip

about the harvest: Grapes were selectively hand picked.
Harvest date: 23 March 2004

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