Luddite Auction Reserve Shiraz 2004
The grapes were selected from two vineyard sites – Bottelary and Helderberg – in Stellenbosch. Cooler fermentation than normal in order to preserve fruit, with four weeks on skins after fermentation. 100% New French oak for 12 months, no fining or filtration. Tasting Note: Expressive nose of plum pudding, chocolate, dark toffee and savoury undertones. Cherry compote, chocolate sauce and cinnamon flavours – the mix of these backed with toasty wood tannins. Lingering toffee-like sweetness on the finish. A thread of Dutch ‘Zoute Drop’ Liquorice runs through this wine.
Winemaker: Niels Verburg
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 1 750.00
- Lowest: R 1 400.00
- Average: R 1 403.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 116
- Cases Auctioned 100
Analysis
- Alc: 14.10 vol%
- RS: 2.10 g/l
- TA: 5.60 g/l
- pH: 3.90