Obikwa Shiraz 2011

Colour: Deep burgundy red.
Bouquet: Aromas of ripe plums, berries and oak spices with a hint of cigar box.
Taste: Smokey, spice and ripe plum flavours supported by a soft tannins and oak spices.

Enjoy this wine with poultry, veal and red meat dishes.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Obikwa Wines

winemaker : Bonny van Niekerk

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.67 % vol rs : 6.02 g/l pH : 3.71 ta : 5.29 g/l

type : Red style : Off Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Although accessible when young, this Shiraz has the maturation potential of 2 years

in the vineyard : Grapes were sourced from both bush and trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Malmesbury and Worcester. These vineyards have been established at varying altitudes, from 50m to 180m above sea level.

in the cellar : After being hand harvested the grapes were fermented on the skins for 4 days, allowing sufficient extraction of colour and fruit without excess harshness. Post blending, maturation took place on American oak for 2-3 months prior to a single cross-flow filtration before bottling.

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