Groot Constantia Auction Reserve Shiraz 2010
Grapes were hand-picked at 25.2 degrees balling and fermented in open 500 litre French oak barrels, with punch-downs every 4 hours. At 5 degrees balling, the wine was transferred to a stainless steel tank to finish fermentation. Extended skin maceration was allowed for 30 days after fermentation before pressing. The wine was matured for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels, 30% first fill, 43% second fill, 17% third fill and 10% fourth fill barrels. To preserve the fine quality and complexity, this wine was subjected to minimum stabilisation and filtration. Tasting Notes: This is a classic, well-balanced Shiraz with a deep red, ruby colour. The wine shows dominant fruit – blueberries, plums, dark cherries and blackcurrant; balanced by delicate spice, white pepper, cedar wood and oak flavours. The spice and fruit that follow through on the palate combine with soft tannins to give a long, lingering aftertaste.
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 2 900.00
- Lowest: R 2 600.00
- Average: R 2 730.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 102
- Cases Auctioned 40
Analysis
- Alc: 14.00 vol%
- RS: 3.00 g/l
- TA: 5.90 g/l
- pH: 3.48
