| Appelation: |
Paarl |
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| Production: |
8 t/ha |
| Grape Varieties: |
100% Shiraz |
| Wine produced: |
750ml - 9500 bottles
1.5 liter - 150 Magnums
4.5 liter - 2 Rheaboams
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The British Decanter magazine panel awarded this wine 4 Stars in its review of Paarl Shiraz. This follows the 2002 vintage receiving a Gold medal from the same publication and being rated one of the Top 10 Shirazes of the New World. The Lindhorst terroir and winemaking style is producing consistent award-winning classics from its Shiraz vineyards.
| Harvest: |
Grapes (25.50 Balling ave) were sourced from two very different terroirs - one no irrigation vineyard in Agter-Paarl and the other on Lindhorst farms. All grapes were harvested at optimum physiological ripeness for balance and structure. |
| Vinification: |
Grapes were carefully hand-sorted, crushed and cold soaked for 24 hours. Gentle handling and minimal interference ensured that the distinctive character was captured in the wine. The wine was matured in selected small French oak barrels for 20 months prior to bottling. Only the best barrels were selected for this limited release prize-winner. |
| Alc: |
14.26% pH: 3.63 Total Acid: 5.6 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.04 g/l Extract: 34.80 g/l |
| Tasting Notes: |
Spicy, exotic characters on the nose including white peppers and a contradictory touch of childhood - zoo biscuits! A classic richness and refinement on the mid-palate. Extended smoky oak spice surrounds the beautiful plummy fruit that forms the core of the wine. Silky, integrated tannins make this a stunning “food” wine. Drink within 5 years. |
| Food Recommendations: |
A lovely wine to complement duck & red meats. Try it with crispy duck with plum sauce or delicious with rare roast fillet and Melissa’s red onion marmalade. |
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