Great Expectations Shiraz Rosè

Vineyard:
A 17 year old Shiraz vineyard on a slight southern slope on very high potential red Karoo soil with layers of clay and lime. Rootstock Richter 110, clone SH1A.

Climate:
A warm and dry season, with cool nights. The grapes acheived ripeness quite easily with slightly higher alcohol levels and lower acidities. Overall, the dry weather ensured healthy grapes and wines with pronounces fruit and easy drinkability.

Harvest:
Machine harvested from 2am to 11am into 4ton bins, after we did grape selection in the vineyard. Production of 10 000 liter per hectare.

Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested at 20.5 balling sugar. Skin contact was given in the drainers for 2 hours to extract colour before only the freerun juice was drained of the skins and settled before fermentation. The wine was fermented at 13 deg. Celsius with Vin 13 yeast. After ferment the wine was racked, blended, filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes:
Vibrant, salmon coloured wine with prominent red berry flavourson the nose. A velvet palatte showing subtle hints of cherries, ending with a lingering finish. Beautiful balance between the fruit and acidity on the tase. Dry and elegant. Ideal with salads and seafood.