Southern Slopes
This wine was produced from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, which is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains on the Malmesbury side. Our vineyards were planted on the Southern and Western slopes of these mountains. This particular wine is from the Southern slopes where there is more Clay in the soil mixed with Malmesbury shale. The combination of slope and soil culminates into this deeper and richer style red blend.
These grapes originate from our Riebeeksrivier farm
and all vineyard blocks are kept apart, processed and fermented separately. Fermentation took place in a combination of Italian concrete and stainless steel tanks. The different fermentation vessels ensures more dimensions to the wine as well as enhancing the unique characteristics of each block. After fermentation, the wine was aged in 4th and 5th fill French oak barrels and Stainless steel tanks for 16 to 18 months. With each vintage, the blend,
or cultivar percentages may change, as no vintage is ever the same and the winemaker will thus vary the blending components to achieve a consistent style in the wine.
Southern Slopes
This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland. This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on southern and western slopes. This wine is from the southern slopes where there is more clay in the soil mixed with Malmesbury shale. The combination of slope and soil, culminates into this deeper and richer style red blend.
This wine is a blend which consists mostly out of Shiraz, and other varietals from this slope includes Mourvedre and Petit Syrah (Durif). These vineyards produce a small bunch with concentrated flavours and delicate ,yet firm structure. These grapes are hand- sorted and fermented, they are barrel aged in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L barrels for 12 — 14 months. Then bottle-aged for 3 years.
Southern Slopes
This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland. This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on southern-and western slopes. This wine is from the southern slopes where there is more clay in the soil mixed with Malmesbury shale. The combination of slope and soil, culminates into this deeper and richer style red blend.
This wine is a 100% Shiraz. Other varietals from this slope includes Mourvedre and Petit Syrah (Durif). These vineyards produce a small bunch with concentrated flavours and delicate, yet firm structure. It is hand- sorted and fermented, and barrel-aged in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L barrels for 12 — 14 months. After this it was bottle-aged for 3 years.
Tasting Notes
This wine shows an appealing savoury nose with understated Biltong, Fynbos, spice and a subtle Lavender nuance. It has a succulent and juicy entry to the mouth with abundant plum and raspberry fruit flavour. Bright, light, tensile and lithe with warm spice notes of cinnamon and touch of cedar. Layered with balanced interplay of fruit and well-meshed oak. Self-contained, elegant and smooth textured, the lengthy wine finishes dry with a spicy tail.
Average Temperature
19.9°C
Rainfall
674.8mm
Harvesting
11 February - 03 March 2015
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Clay
Yield
7ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Appealing spicy dark fruit: black cherry with cedar and a hint of tobacco. Tangy and fresh on entry. Ripe black fruit with light peppery spice notes. The textured palate is rounded and silkily smooth with multiple layers of flavour and a well-defined backbone. Good integration of oak and fruit with fine, dry tannins and an intriguing light licorice/saline element on the long tail. Bold, enticing ripe blackberry and plum aroma. Gentle, soft-fruited entry to the mouth. The juicy blackberry- and plum flavours are immediately apparent — along with a subtle tinge of spice. Rounded, fleshy and voluptuous texture with a light squeeze of tannin. Structured but pliable and generous with a rewardingly long, velvet tail.
Average Temperature
17.6°C
Rainfall
743.46mm
Harvesting
24/02/2014 - 10/04/2014
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Clay
Yield
7ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Appealing ripe black plum, spice and tobacco leaf notes on the nose. Succulent red and black berry fruit vibrance in the mouth, along with spicy tobacco and turned earth notes. Deep and plush, yet structured with a defined oak backbone. Rich, velvety texture with a long, smoothly rewarding finish.
Average Temperature
16.98°C
Rainfall
995.17mm
Harvesting
22/02/2013 - 05/03/2013
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Clay
Yield
7ton/ha
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