Guardian Peak Shiraz

Appearance: Deep Ruby Red Aroma: Beautiful mulberry notes are well supported by black currents and hints of mocha. Palate: The dark fruit and mocha shows superb follow through onto the palate. The wine has a well-rounded mouth-feel elegant velvet tannins and a long fresh fruit-filled finish. CLIMATE Terroir-driven wines selected from vineyards ranging from Mediterranean climates in Stellenbosch (rainfall 600mm per annum) to more arid coastal regions (rainfall + 200mm per annum). Drip irrigation used in drier areas to optimally control vineyard produce. SOIL A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine. VINIFICATION & STYLE The wine is fermented at 28°C in a combination of open (punch down) and closed fermentors (pump over) for 7 to 14 days. Punch downs and pump overs occurred 5 times a day. Maturation occurred in 2nd and 3rd fill 300 liter French and American oak for 10 months. – Guardian Peak