Neil Ellis Sincerely Shiraz 2014

Medium intense colour with plum red and crimson hues. Lifted aromas of dark ripe fruit, pepper and spice are complimented by plummy notes. Well balanced oak supports flavours of cherry, plums and fruit cake with sweet mid palate on the finish.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Neil Ellis Wines
winemaker : Warren Ellis
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

“Imitation is the sincerest of flattery” – Charles Caleb Colton 1780 - 1832

in the vineyard : This was sourced from a multi-vineyard blend from the Stellenbosch and Darling region. The vineyard soils are mainly decomposed granite.

in the cellar : Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks and underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration allowed before drawing off and light pressing.

The wine spent 14 months in a combination of, 2nd, 3rd and fourth fill French oak barrels.

Bottled in August 2015.

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