Cederberg Shiraz 750ml

The grapes are hand-harvested at 24.5–26 °B and cold-soaked for two days before yeast inoculation. During fermentation, color and flavor extraction are achieved through regular pump-overs every six hours, along with two to three manual punchdowns of the grape cap. The fermentation reaches a maximum temperature of 27 °C. After fermentation, an additional 10 to 14 days of extended skin maceration occurs before pressing and transferring into 225L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in the barrel, followed by 15 months of maturation in 45% 1st fill, 45% 2nd fill, and 10% 3rd fill tight- and medium-grain 100% French oak barrels with medium toasting.

The Cederberg Shiraz is everything you could desire from a quality Shiraz, and more. On the nose, it offers a multitude of aromas, including ripe plums and mulberries, rhubarb, Moroccan spices such as cloves and nutmeg, and freshly ground black pepper. The palate is opulent, with a sensual, velvety texture and silky tannins. This wine harmoniously transitions from nose to palate to its incredible length. Optimum drinking time is four to eight years.