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 (summer) |
| Oenology | 30% Whole bunch natural fermentation. Malolactic fermentation completed in new oak barrels. |
| Maturation | Matured in seasoned French and American oak barrels for 18 – 24 months. |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13.58%, Acidity: 5.5 g/l pH: 3.58, Residual sugar: 3,2 g/l |
| 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
VITIS VINIFERA Gold – 2017
MICHELANGELO Double Gold – 2017
TIM ATKONS (92/100)
