Tamboerskloof Syrah 2009

Name: Tamboerskloof Syrah 2009
Brand: Tamboerskloof
SKU: 33881

Ruby colour. A complex nose with inviting blackcurrant pastille fruit, violets, with supportive white pepper, garrigue (fynbos) and spicy flavours. Well balanced palate that confirms the nose with firm tannin and a lingering peppery aftertaste. Decant 30 minutes prior to serving.

Ostrich fillet, oxtail, roasted vegetables, quail and venison.

variety : Shiraz [ 95% Shiraz, 4% Mourvédre, 1% Viognier ]

winery : Kleinood

winemaker : Gunter Schultz

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.4 g/l fso2 : 25 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 15 years

in the vineyard :

Aspect: Faces North and West
Altitude: 172m to 198m above sea level
Distance to sea: 18km
Soil type: Tukulu/Kroonstad/Klapmuts/Witfontein
Rootstock: 101/14 & R99
Vines Established: 2001
Trellising: 7 Wire Perold System
Pruning: 2 bud spurs

Grapes
Shiraz – Clones 174, 300, 470, 747
Mourvèdre – Clones MT 11 – 4% ex Kleinood (Stellenbosch)
Viognier – Clones VR642 – 1% ex Kleinood (Stellenbosch)

about the harvest: Hand picked grapes.
Harvest date: beginning March

in the cellar : The grapes are sorted by hand three times before going into stainless steel fermenters. Fermentation takes place at 26° C for 14 days. The winery, designed to give access to high-tech facilities and old-style winemaking techniques alike, provides the perfect environment and conditions for the maturation and development of the unique style and character of this handcrafted wine.

Maturation prior to release
21 Months in 500 litre French oak barrels – First fill 23%, second fill 26%, third fill 10%, fourth fill 29% and fifth fill 12%. Bottle maturation takes place over 30 months.

Bottling Date: 3 February 2011

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