Kleinood Tamboerskloof Shiraz

WINEMAKING RECORD: Hand picked grapes sorted three times before going into stainless steel fermenters where a combination of modern technology and old-style winemaking techniques take care of crafting our unique wine. Fermented at 26ºC for 14 days. MATURATION PRIOR TO RELEASE: 19 months in 500 liter French oak barrels – 16% first fill and the remainder in older barrels. WINE ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14.0% volume Total Acid 5.6g/l pH 3.29 Residual Sugar 2.4g/l FSO2 35ppm WINEMAKERS COMMENTS: Crimson to scarlet in colour. This wine has a complex nose of black currant and plum notes and supportive white pepper and violets. The well balanced palate shows cool dark fruit pastille hints of violet and fine spices. The wine finishes with soft elegant tannin. Decant 30 minutes prior to serving. RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRING: This is a versatile wine that pairs well with red meats ostrich fillet venison Asian food and tomato-based dishes. – Kleinood