Shiraz Touch of Oak 2009

Tasting notes

This fruit driven wine has aromas of plum anda combination of cherry and raspberry berries. The palate has an elegant soft tanninstructure. There is a gentle touch of oak onthe nose and palate

Serving temperature
To release all flavours and to allow to breathe, please decant 1 hour before consumption. Recommended to be served at optimal temperature of 17ºC. This style can also be enjoyed at a cooler 14ºC if desired

Cultivars
100% Shiraz

Analysis
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Sugar:   2.1 g/l
Acidity:  5.3 g/l
pH:       3.58

Harvest Dates    15 to 27 February 2009

Vinification and Maturation details
 Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours. 48 hours cold maceration (10°C) prior to fermentation. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry.MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 16 months in 30% 2nd fill, 40% 3 rd fill and 30% 4th fill French oak barrels

Bottling date -  August 2010

Production - 1200 x 6

Ageing potential - 8 Years

Release date
Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the truecharacter of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk’s Private Cellar wines. After many tastings and discussions it was released in January 2011.