Robertson Winery Wolfkloof Shiraz 2006

Name: Robertson Winery Wolfkloof Shiraz 2006
Brand: Robertson Winery
SKU: 18015

Mulberry, cinnamon and clove aromas combine with flavours of blackberries and spice on the palate. Soft, ripe tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and a plushly textured mouth-feel.
Serving temperature: 10Â° - 12Â°C.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Robertson Winery

winemaker : Jaqcues Roux

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.32 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 5 to 7 years

in the vineyard : The Wolfkloof Shiraz derives its balance and structure from the vineyardâ€™s situation on the cool south-facing slope at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, with its water-retaining Oakleaf soils. Careful vineyard management resulted in a harvest of small, concentrated berries. The farm has been owned by the Viljoen family, one of Robertson Wineryâ€™s 35 member families, since 1886.

Farm: Wolfkloof
Soil type: Deep Oakleaf
Trellising: Five-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour
Row direction: South-east to north-west
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-harvested in small baskets at 26,5Â° Balling/Brix (14.5 BaumÃ©) in mid March 2006.
Yield: 6 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 28Â° - 30Â° Celsius. The cap was punched down manually every 3 hours to extract colour and flavour.
Barrel maturation: 25 Months in new 225-litre barrels (30% new barrels and the remainder in second and third fill)
Bottling date: 17 July 2008

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