Boxhead
Shiraz 2021
Swartland
The richness of Shiraz in Swartland is met with mineral-driven precision and gripping tannins. The parcels were harvested, primarily destemmed and placed whole-berry into stainless-steel fermenters. Native yeast carried out the fermentation with routine pumpovers and after seven days on the skins, the lots were dry and then basket-pressed. The wine then went to neutral oak for aging. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and after 9 months of aging the lots were selected and blended back to tank to settle. The wine was bottled without fining and just with a coarse filtration and addition of sulfur.
Vineyard
Granitic soil
Vintage
Unusually cool weather conditions throughout the season, which persisted throughout harvest time and resulted in some wine grape producers harvesting their last grapes in May.
Tasting Note
Balanced and approachable now with an easy structure and moderate tannins, this Shiraz offers black cherry, fig, boysenberry and brambly fruit flavors all lifted by spicy notes of pepper and nutmeg.
Color
Red
Appellation
Swartland
Certifications
SUSTAINABLE
Farming
Sustainable - Dry Farmed
Alcohol
14%
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