Cape Winemakers Guild

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

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