Kalkveld Shiraz
The Kalkveld single vineyard lies on the southern slope of the Hill of Enon, a magical hill that dominates the centre of Zandvliet itself. This hill, so-named after the complex conglomerate of limestone, pebbles and clay – the Enon Formation – is brushed daily by the southeasterly breeze cooling the vineyard. The unique terroir gives the wine its singular mineral footprint.
| Cellarmaster’s Notes | Delicately laired nose of plums, prunes & violets with hints of spice. These fruit flavours follow through onto a delicate palate with subtle wood integration that finishes with a velvety smooth long aftertaste. |
| Colour | Dark ruby red with a purple border |
| Cultivar | 100% Shiraz |
| Tons Per Hectare | 4-6 ton/ha |
| Terroir | Slope: South Soil: Kalkveld, rocky, chalk-rich Climate: Moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Southeasterly in summer, Northwesterly in winter |
| Oenology | Harvested at 25° Balling by hand. Crush cold- soaked at 10°C for 3 days, fermented at 25 – 30°C. Malolactic fermentation at 18°C, decanted into new barrels |
| Maturation | Matured in 500l French oak barrels for 24 months |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13.5%, Acidity: 5.7 g/l pH: 3.61, Residual sugar: 2.7g/l |
| Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
| Bottle Barcode | 600 5653 001 149 |
| Case Barcode | 260 0565 3001 143 |
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with steak tartare, fillet or lamb.
Awards & Accolades
OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW (93/100) Gold – 2015
TIM ATKIN (92/100)
