Shiraz 2019
Varieties
100% Shiraz
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Western Cape (Franschhoek and Stellenbosch)
The Shiraz is a balanced and elegantly crafted wine, but yet still complex enough to keep your attention. It delivers dark fruit flavours of succulent ripe plums and cherry while combining with the classic white pepper and warm winter spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The wine also shows firm round tannins from spending 10 months in French oak.
Winemaking
Picked between 23.5-24.5 balling. Fermentation is in open fermenters for 10 days and cap punched down manually every 5 hours. Matured in 225L French oak barrels for 10 months with 15% new oak.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.5g/l
pH 3.50
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 14.03%
Indulge in the rich, complex flavours of our 2019 Shiraz, a wine that masterfully balances elegance and depth with notes of ripe plums, cherry, and warm spices. Crafted with care in the heart of the Western Cape, this Shiraz is aged to perfection in French oak barrels, offering a refined yet captivating experience for your palate. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just beginning to explore, our Shiraz promises to delight. Contact us today to learn more about this exceptional wine and how you can experience it for yourself.
FAQs and Answers
1. What does Shiraz wine taste like?
Shiraz typically shows rich dark fruit flavours such as ripe plums and cherry, supported by notes of white pepper and warm spices. This 2019 vintage also delivers subtle cinnamon, nutmeg and well integrated oak complexity.
2. Is Shiraz a dry red wine?
Yes, Shiraz is generally a dry red wine. With residual sugar at 2.5 g per litre, this 2019 Shiraz is classified as dry while still offering ripe fruit character and smooth texture.
3. What food pairs well with Shiraz?
Shiraz pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roast lamb, beef steaks, venison and mature cheeses. The firm tannins and spice notes also complement slow cooked dishes and hearty winter meals.
4. Where is this Shiraz produced?
This wine is crafted in the Western Cape of South Africa, with grapes sourced from Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, two of the region’s most respected wine producing areas.
5. How long was the Shiraz aged in oak?
The wine matured for 10 months in 225 litre French oak barrels, with 15 percent new oak. This ageing process adds structure, subtle spice and rounded tannins.
6. What is the alcohol content of this Shiraz?
The alcohol content is 14.03 percent, offering a full bodied structure while remaining balanced and refined.
7. What makes the 2019 Shiraz vintage special?
The 2019 vintage offers excellent balance between fruit intensity and structure. Careful harvesting at 23.5 to 24.5 balling and manual punch downs during fermentation helped preserve depth and complexity.
8. Is Shiraz suitable for ageing?
Yes, Shiraz is well suited to ageing. Thanks to its tannin structure and oak maturation, this 2019 vintage can develop further complexity over several years if stored correctly.