Cape Vintage 2022

Description

Winemaker: Rob Frater

Vintage: 2022

Variental: SHIRAZ

Origin: PAARL

Climate: A warm dry winter, hot during harvest

Age of Vines: 18 years average

Irrigation: Drip Irrigation

Soil: Sandy Loam

Yield: 5 Tons/hectare

Vinification: 4 Days natural fermentation on skins in open fermenters @ 25 degrees celcius .The cap was punched down and pumped over twice a day. At the desired sugar and colour levels the grapes were pressed and fortified.

Maturation: 12 Month Old French Oak

Tasting Notes: Only 4 barrels produced. Viscous, almost molten with a deep dark colour and full ripe Shiraz spiciness. Powerful yet elegant, seductive with a sweet nudge. Fruit cake richness delivered in a smooth textured form, appetizing and ready to be enjoyed.

Food Suggestion: Serve with savoury foods. Great with charcuterie boards, nuts, cheeses and olives, but also with main dishes such as meat, sushi and surf & turf.

Ageing Potential: Drinking well now, but will reward patience.

Chemical Analysis:

ALCOHOL: 19.5
PH: 3.5
TA: 5.7
RS: 65
FREESO2: 35
TOTALSO2: 95
VA: 0.54