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Middelvlei Shiraz 2022

Middelvlei Shiraz 2022

R230,00

This wine carries an exciting New World fruitiness and spiciness backed by Old World structure.  The pepper, plum and liquorice aromas mingled with hints of violets, vanilla and cherries, playfully enchant the palate.

Specifications

SKU: MID-002-2-1
Alcohol Volume: 13.36 %
Sugar G/L: 2.9 g/l
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Syrah/Shiraz
Food Pairing: Meat, Vegetables

More Information

In the cellar

In the cellar, the grapes were crushed and put through a mash cooler to bring the temperature down. To ensure good colour extraction the tartaric acid was adjusted. Using the dry yeast type NT50, the juice was fermented on the skins for six days in open cement tanks at 26°C. During fermentation the skins are pushed through to ensure good colour and fruit extraction. After pressing, the wine underwent secondary malolactic fermentation, which was completed in May 2017. The wine was matured in a combination of new and second fill oak barrels (30% American oak and 70% French Never) for a period of 11 months.

In the vineyard

11.83 ha of the estate have been devoted to Shiraz. The vineyards were planted in 1998, 2009 and in 2010 at an altitude of 160m above sea level - facing eastwards. They were grafted onto rootstock type Richter 99 and planted in Hutton and Clovelly soils. The vines are trellised and together with canopy management it keeps the grapes cool and healthy.

Ageing

This wine will benefit with some cellering. It can be aged for a further five years if stored in the ideal conditions.

Cultivar

Shiraz

Food Pairing

The perfect accompaniment to a juicy steak or rack of lamb. Also pairs well with roasted vegetables and stews.

About the Wine Estate

Situated at the foot of Devon Valley and overlooking the Bottelary Hills, Middelvlei wine farm is home to the Momberg family. Their story begins in 1919 when two brothers purchased the farm and has continued for over one hundred years to grow around a strong sense of tradition and family ideals. Today, Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply the knowledge passed down to them through three generations of winemaking to produce wine of exceptional quality and reputation. Famous for their unique Free-run Pinotage, Middelvlei has shown time and again that traditional methods and attention to detail, both in the vineyard and cellar, hold sway when it comes to creating award winning wines. What they lack for in ostentation, they more than make up for in quality and a rustic authenticity that sets them apart. This approach spills over into their family friendly Boerebraai Restaurant, where they offer a traditional Braai lunch every day of the week, as well as braai-tapas and wine pairings to complement our range of Middelvlei wines.

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