Swartland Shiraz 2013

Name: Swartland Shiraz 2013
Brand: Swartland
SKU: 35469

Colour: Rich ruby red colour.
Bouquet: Ripe dark fruit flavours with hints of earthy tones and blackberries.
Palate: Upfront dark fruit flavours with a touch of spice typical of the variety. A well balanced, full bodied wine with a good tannin structure.

The spicy qualities of Shiraz can be brought out by dishes such as a rich beef stew cooked with red wine and pasta arrabiata. Also enjoy with grilled meats. Appenzeller, Gruyère and Witzenberger cheeses served with only crackers.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Swartland Winery

winemaker : Andries Blake

wine of origin : Swartland

analysis : alc : 14.17 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.7 g/l va : 0.46 g/l so2 : 68 mg/l fso2 : 26 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Drink now or cellar for 1 - 2 years

in the vineyard : Mediterranean weather conditions prevail. Limited irrigation, mainly grown on dry land bush vine vineyards.

in the cellar :
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 26°C for about 4 days and racked and returned twice during this period. Pressed when dry, inoculated with malolactic bacteria, and cleaned after completion of MLF to be stored in stainless steel.

Post Blending Treatment
Different tanks are blended, then filtered and stored in stainless steel tanks until bottling.

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