Simonsig Auction Reserve Shiraz 2003
A nine year old, low yielding vineyard on a lean sandy loam soil ripened the grapes to perfection. Two days cold soaking were followed by a warm fermentation and maceration which lasted 10 days before the wine was pressed into new American oak. After 10 months, the wine was racked into new French oak for a further 10 months before it was bottled. Tasting Note: Classic Shiraz, showing perfumed violet and cherry aromas with layered mocha, pepper, wild herbs and fynbos flavours. Smooth, ripe tannins and a mouth filling richness that leads to a lingering, elegant finish.
Winemaker: Johan Malan
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 1 300.00
- Lowest: R 900.00
- Average: R 1 066.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 210
- Cases Auctioned 100
Analysis
- Alc: 15.00 vol%
- RS: 3.10 g/l
- TA: 5.40 g/l
- pH: 3.64
