Description
CELLAR INFORMATION Grapes were de-stemmed, but not crushed, and transferred to open fermentation tanks. During the peal of fermentation, 5 punch downs per day were done. Post fermentation maceration was done for 1 month and then transferred to French Oak barrels, where it underwent Malolactic fermentation. Wine was matured in these barrels for 42 months before bottling. VINEYARD INFORMATION SOURCE: This 2012 Syrah/Shiraz was produced from fully ripe grapes harvested from Haut Espoir in the Franschhoek region.
WEATHER: Prior to ripening, the conditions were extremely dry. This however ensures great quality Syrah/Shiraz.
HARVESTING: The grapes were hand harvested in the coolness of early mornings on 7th March.
