Douglas Green Shiraz 2014

Dark ruby with a bright crimson rim. Enticing black current pastilles and blue berries embellished by a subtle oak spice. A firm yet friendly entry with juicy plum and mulberry flavours supported by well defined and ripe tannins allowing a succulent slightly textured fruity finish.

t friendly allowing for immediate drinking now and potential to soften further for up to 3 years from Vintage. Vibrant and fruity on its own or with roast peppered fillet, beef espetadas, venison or ostrich pie or smoked meats.

variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Douglas Green Wines

winemaker : Jaco Potgieter

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.89 % vol rs : 4.3 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 5.49 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : A well structured Shiraz that is full yet friendly allowing for immediate drinking now and potential to soften further for up to 3 years from Vintage.

A dry red wine. Full-bodied with a firm textured structure that supports overt flavours of plump black berries and mulberries with pepper, spice and oak vanilla on the finish.

in the vineyard :

2014 produced vibrant red wines with ripe tannins and good phenolic ripeness as a result of even ripening over a long mild harvest period. Grapes were selected from the Swartland region for chunky tannins and expressive fruit to complement the fruit from the Perdeberg area.

Wine of Origin: Western Cape (Swartland and Breedekloof)

about the harvest: Hand harvested at an average 24ºB.

in the cellar : Fermented on the skins for around 7 days at 28°C until dry. After pressing, the young wine was treated with American oak staves and allowed to complete malolcatic fermentation. Left for a further 3 months wood maturation for optical integration. Final blending and bottling takes place at our cellars in Wellington.

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