Hill of Enon Shiraz
The 2003 maiden release of the Hill of Enon Shiraz was the culmination of many years of walking the rows on the Hill. We studied the vines throughout the seasons from budbreak to harvest, understanding the anomalies of the circular chalk formations wherein the vineyards are planted and then examining the combined effects of the mineral content and soil drainage. This unique terroir produced extraordinary small berries which ripened ten days before the main crop. These small berries were much more intensely flavoured and prompted us to harvest them separately to make this exceptional wine.
Cellarmaster’s Notes | Delicate layered nose of blue berries, licorice and dark chocolate. These flavours follow through onto a delicate palate, with wood integration, plums, cigar box and chocolate that finishes with a velvety smooth long aftertaste. |
Colour | Intense red to black |
Cultivar | 100% Shiraz |
Tons Per Hectare | 500ℓ/ton |
Terroir | Slope: Very gently, southerly Soil: Enon- formation – conglomerate of pebbles, limestone & clay Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold snow capped mountains in the winter Wind: Southeast, summer; Northwest, winter |
Oenology | 30% Whole bunch natural fermentation. Open fermenter, punch down twice a day. Malolactic fermentation completed in new oak barrels. |
Maturation | Matured in seasoned French and American 500ℓ oak barrels for 18 – 24 months. |
Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13.5%, Acidity: 5.5 g/ℓ pH: 3.64, Residual sugar: 3 g/ℓ |
Vintage | 2020 |
Bottles | 3855 |
Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
Bottle Barcode | 600 5653 000 500 |
Case Barcode | 260 0565 3000 504 |
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with steak tartare, fillet or lamb.
Awards & Accolades
93 Points – 2020 Vintage – Tim Atkins SA Report
92 Points – 2020 Vintage – Percent Pinotage Report
4.5 Stars – 2020 Vintage – Platters 2024 Awards
87 Points – 2020 Vintage – 2023 IWSC
Platinum – 2019 Vintage – 2022 National Wine Challenge (Top 100)
Gold – 2019 Vintage – 2022 Michelangelo Wine Awards
4 1⁄2 Stars – 2019 Vintage – 2022 Platter Wine Guide (awarded in 2018)
92 Points– 2022 Tim Atkin MW South Africa Special Report
4 Stars -2021 Platter’s Wine Guide (awarded in 2020)
95/100 Awarded Best Shiraz -2021 Prescient Shiraz Report