Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz 2007

Colour: Dark red, bordering on purple.
Nose: Well-balanced powerful nose with mulberries intermingled with hints of mocha, nutmeg and dark chocolate. A rose petal perfume rounds off the intense nose.
Palate: Restrained and elegant at first glance with the nose following through. Opens up beautifully with a medium mouth-fill. Very well integrated wood and ripe tannins make for a lingering aftertaste.

Appreciation: Decanting recommended. A beautifully elegant wine to grace any table. Food Pairing: Enjoy especially with red meats and spicy foods.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Paul de Wet
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 2.9 g/l  pH : 3.75  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter: 4 Stars (2006)

ageing : Will be enhanced by laying down for several years.

in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: South
Soil: Kalkveld, rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)

Origin
Wine of Origin Robertson
Zandvliet Estate, established 1867 / 150ha
Owners: Paul de Wet; Dan de Wet

about the harvest: Harvested at 25° Balling.
Yield: 4-6 ton/ha

in the cellar : Oenology: Crush cold-soaked at 10°C for 3 days, fermented at 25° - 30°C. Malolactic fermentation at 18°C, decanted into new barrels.

The Team
Winemaker: Ettienne Malan (2010); Johan van Wyk (2000 - 2010)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)

Production: 7800 bottles

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