Cederberg Teen Die Hoog Shiraz 2007
Winemaking Notes The name Teen Die Hoog was given by the workers on the farm – not because they see this cold South Easterly facing red slate hill as the highest vineyard in the country, but because they see it as their toughest pick of the season. The grapes were picked with great phenolic ripeness at the beginning of April after a long ripening period. Cold maceration for 4 days was followed by pump overs every 6 hours. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in new French oak where it matured for 15 months. Unfiltered, this is a selection of the 3 best barrels. Tasting Notes Power with elegance. Modern and delicious. Intense Shiraz fruit. The low-yielding red slate vineyards result in lovely roasted coffee, ripe plum with dark chocolate and spicy fynbos flavours. Velvety texture with supple, well balanced tannins. Impressive length. Will develop superbly over the next 4 to 8 years. Long finish.
Winemaker: David Nieuwoudt
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 3 300.00
- Lowest: R 2 800.00
- Average: R 2 980.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
- Cases Produced: 140
- Cases Auctioned 80
Analysis
- Alc: 14.50 vol%
- RS: 3.48 g/l
- TA: 6.02 g/l
- pH: 3.42
