Shiraz
The Shiraz vineyards of Zandvliet are planted mainly in the direction of the prevailing winds, on the gentle slopes of the foothills south of the Cogmans river flowing through the estate. The clayey soils are limestone-rich contributing salty, mineral characters and elegance to the wine. Zandvliet Shiraz, because of some of these attributes, remains one of South Africa’s favourite red table wines.
| Cellarmaster’s Notes | The wine introduces you to a ripe complex nose showing flavours of plums, blackcurrants and pepper with hints of mixed spice. These deep flavours follow through to a seamless, supple and complex palate with added hints of dark chocolate. |
| Colour | Deep rub red |
| Cultivar | 100% Shiraz |
| Tons Per Hectare | 10 ton/ha |
| Terroir | Slope: All aspects Soil: Limestone rich, red clay and weathered shale. Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool south easterly (summer) |
| Oenology | Fermentation at 25 – 30°C, vigorous pump overs to onset of fermentation. Malolactic in tank. Two decants per year. |
| Maturation | Matured in seasoned French 4000ℓ Foudre barrels 18 months. |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 14 %, Acidity: 5.5 g/ℓ pH: 3.59, Residual sugar: 2.4 g/ℓ |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
| Bottle Barcode | 600 5653 000 722 |
| Case Barcode | 260 0565 300 0726 |
Food Pairing
Boeuf Bourguignon! Need I say more?
Awards & Accolades
Double Platinum – 2020 Vintage – 2023 National Wine Challenge TOP 100
Double Platinum – 2018 Vintage – 2022 National Wine Challenge TOP 100
90 Points – 2020 Vintage – 2021 James Suckling Awards
4 Stars – 2020 Platter’s Wine Guide (awarded in 2019)
4 Stars – 2017 Vintage – 2021 Platter’s Wine Guide (awarded in 2020)
