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RW Vineyard Selection Wolfkloof Shiraz 2012

Mulberry, cinnamon and clove aromas combine with flavours of blackberries and spice on the palate. Soft, ripe tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and a plushly textured mouthfeel.

Serving Temp: 10° - 12°C Allergens: Contains Sulphites, Egg
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Jaqcues Roux and Olivia Poonah
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.31  ta : 6.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : 

5 to 9 years
in the vineyard : 

The Wolfkloof Shiraz derives its balance and structure from the vineyard's situation on the cool south-facing slope at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, with its water-retaining Oakleaf soils. The farm has been owned by the Viljoen family, one of Robertson Winery's 35 member families, since 1886.

Farm: Wolfkloof
Soil type: Deep Oakleaf
Trellising: Five-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour
Row direction: South-east to north-west
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp
about the harvest: 

Careful vineyard management resulted in a harvest of small, concentrated berries.

Harvest Date: March 2012
Harvest Method: Hand harvested in small baskets at 27.5° Balling/Brix (14.5 Baumé)
Yield: 6 tons per hectare
in the cellar : 

Fermentation: Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 28° - 30°C. The cap was punched down manually every 4 hours to extract colour and flavour.
Barrel maturation: 17 Months in 225 litre barrels (40% new barrels and the remainder in second and third fill)
Bottling Date: August 2013
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