Rhebokskloof Estate Shiraz 2009

Name: Rhebokskloof Estate Shiraz 2009
Brand: Rhebokskloof Estate
SKU: 26184

Medium bodied, with spice, red fruit and black pepper, the wine confidently reflects typical Shiraz characteristics.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

winemaker : Rolanie Lotz

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.1 % vol rs : 3.84 g/l pH : 3.61 ta : 6.0 g/l so2 : 118 mg/l fso2 : 36 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Delicate oaking with smooth juicy palate appeal, it can be enjoyed now or aged for a further few years.

in the vineyard : Origin: Rhebokskloof Estate and selected other estates
Soil type: Decomposed Granite

about the harvest: The grapes were hand harvested in March 2009 at 26° B.
Tons per hectare: 8 tons/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation: Cold maceration in stainless steel tanks regular pump overs.
Extended maceration for 2 weeks
Malolactic fermentation in barrels

Oaking: 225 litre French (90%) & American (10%) oak barrels
30% new
70% 2nd and 3rd fill

Aging: Matured in oak barrels for 16 months
Tank matured for a further 2 months
Bottle matured for 3 months prior to release.

Date bottled: 7 October 2010
Packaging: 6 x 750 ml
Quantity: 1720 x 6

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