La Capra Shiraz 2010

Fresh red fruit with a hint of cracked black pepper and Christmas cake. Medium to full bodied, yet juicy on the palate. A soft and approachable style, drinking well in its youth, but showing ageing potential.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Fairview Wines
winemaker : Anthony de Jager
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Pockets of fruit from various vineyards on the Fairview farm, selected Agter-Paarl and Swartland vineyards.

in the cellar : Juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks, pressed and transferred to French and American oak barrels for 10 months. Older barrels were used, lending subtle oak character to the wine.

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