Cape Winemakers Guild

Groot Constantia Auction Reserve Shiraz 2011

Shiraz grapes were handpicked, fermented in open 500 litre French barrels and transferred to a stainless steel tank to finish fermentation. Extended skin maceration for 30 days. The wine was matured for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels (30% first fill). Minimum stabilisation and filtration was done to preserve the quality and complexity. Tasting Notes: A classic, well-balanced Shiraz with a deep, red-ruby colour. The wine shows dominant fruit; like blue berries, 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 3 800.00
  • Lowest: R 3 600.00
  • Average: R 3 770.00

Packaging

  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Case Size: 6 x 750ml
  • Cases Produced: 100
  • Cases Auctioned 40

Analysis

  • Alc: 13.58 vol%
  • RS: 2.80 g/l
  • TA: 5.50 g/l
  • pH: 3.46

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