Shiraz 2008
This boutique Wine Estate is situated in the Devon Valley at the outskirt of Stellenbosch with 8 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 ha of Merlot and 4 ha of Shiraz. 30% of the Kyburg grapes are used for the Kyburg wines. Total production is 45’000 bottles p.a. made up by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and a blend 33Latitude.
The Vineyard
Altitude: 110 – 140m
Soil Type: Oakleaf & Tukulu
Planted: 2000 & 2001
Irrigation: Drip
Viticulturist: Frans Snyman
The Harvest
Method: Hand picked in 20kg crates
Yield: 7.0 tons/hectare
Time: mid to end March
The Winemaking
Winemaker: Jacques Fourie
Must treatment: Cold maceration for 4 days
Fermentation: SST Tank
Pressing: none – free run
Maturation: 12 months in French oak
20% new, 80% second fill
Bottled: August 2009
Release: October 2010
Production: 12 ’000 bottles
Aging potential: 10 years
Tasting Notes
A wine with a deep red, rich concentrated colour. On the nose are black berries, liquorice and coffee bean notes. As this full bodied wine opens up and develops, one is left with a long lasting spicy finish on the palate. Very good use of oak results in a superb balance between acidity, fruit and wood tannins.
| Alcohol: | 15.0% | PH: | 3.53 |
| Total acidity: | 4.90 g/l | Residual sugar: | 3.90 g/l |