De Meye Shiraz 2012 (6/case) (R99/BOTTLE)

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

 

Appellation: Stellenbosch

 

Chemical Analysis:                                                                                                                                                   

 

Alcohol – 13.89 vol%

pH – 3.6

Acidity – 5.4 g/l

Res. sugar –1.7 g/l

 

Winemaker: Marcus Milner

 

Climate

 

Mediterranean–rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Vineyards are situated on De Meye in the western part of the Muldersvlei region, north of Stellenbosch. The vineyard faces south-east and a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months ensures healthy balanced grapes.

 

Soil

 

Rich fertile soil, create ideal conditions for healthy, ripe grapes.

 

Vinification/Maturation

 

Grapes were hand picked from 40% old clone and 60% from new clone vineyards, with a yield of approximately 6 tons per hectare and at a sugar level of 25 ºB and was then fermented in stainless steel tanks.   Barrel maturation took place in new as well as 2nd fill barrels for 16 months. 90% of barrels are French oak with 10% American oak.

 

Tasting Notes

 

Aroma – Seductive flavours of buttered toast, smoked bacon and blackcurrent, with a clean, flinty finish. Palate – Following through from the nose, a mouthwatering savouriness, with loads of black current, smoky cedar and a minerally finish.

 

Food and Serving Suggestions

 

Best served at room temperature with game, springbok, kudu steak, guinea fowl, chicken liver paté, steak tartare and full-bodied red meat casseroles.