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ZOETENDAL WINES: Shiraz 2007

Vineyard Information
 Cultivar: Shiraz
 Region: Cape Agulhas
 Appelation: Elim
 Irrigation: Complimentary irrigation drip
 Trellis system: Double perold
 Soil: Mixed gravel and coffee stone
 Climate: Cool maritime climate: prevailing South Western and the South Eastern winds are cool as in both directions the farm is close to the ocean.
 Harvest Information
 Type: Hand picked
 Date:  26 February 2007
 Yield: 6 tons/ha
 Wine Making
 The grapes were hand picked then they were cold soaked for a short period. 
Fermentation took place in open top tanks and malolactic fermentation in the barrels.
The wine was matured for 14 months in older French oak.
Ageing potential: 7 years
 Winemaker’s Remarks
 Rich coffee aromas with hints of fynbos, cracked black pepper and spices.
 Analysis
 Alcohol: 14
 Residual sugar: 2.4
 Total acid: 5.7
pH: 3.54

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