Idiom “R” Rodanico 2018
R450,00
A medium to full bodied blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier. Aromas of musk, lavender and granite. Tantalizing flavours of savoury plums and white pepper dance on the palate. Smooth velvety tannins and a long rich finish make for an elegant wine with real promise.
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Specifications
In the cellar
The Viognier was partly fermented in stainless steel tanks and then completed fermentation and malolactic in 60% new French oak 225L barrels. Both red varieties received four days pre-fermentation cold maceration prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The Shiraz and Mourvedre then completed malolactic fermentation in 70% new oak 225L barrels and matured in these same barrels. The Shiraz and Mourvedre was then blended and matured in 40% American and 60% French oak barrels for 12 months.
In the vineyard
Planted in granite/Tukulu (decomposed granite)/ Table Mountain Sandstone
Ageing
12 months
Cultivar
74% Shiraz; 23% Mourvà¨dre; 3% Viognier
