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
