Rijk’s CWG Shiraz 2011
Hand-picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours. 48 hours cold maceration (10 degrees C) prior to fermentation. 20% of the grapes were not crushed and destemmed and were left to ferment beneath the crushed grapes. Extraction was done by doing a combination of pump-overs and pigeage three times per day. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in a new 300 litre French oak barrel. Tasting Notes: The wine has an exceptional vibrant red colour. A complex nose of black and white pepper spices with liquorice, bramble and black fruit undertones. Well-structured, elegant tannins support a multi-layered, creamy palate and ensure great harmony and balance.
Winemaker: Pierre Wahl
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 2 000.00
- Lowest: R 1 400.00
- Average: R 1 705.26
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 65
- Cases Auctioned 38
Analysis
- Alc: 13.90 vol%
- RS: 3.70 g/l
- TA: 6.00 g/l
- pH: 3.56