The Milkwood Shiraz Viognier

The Milkwood Shiraz Viognier

The Milkwood Shiraz Viognier

(Sideroxylon inerme)

Vintage 2019

The Cape Milkwood (Sideroxylon inerme). A true icon of the Cape coast. These strictly protected trees grow to a great age and are found in dune forests and coastal woodlands. Three distinct ancient Cape Milkwoods have been declared South African national monuments.

G R A P E V A R I E T A LS

96% Shiraz, 4% Viognier

V I N E Y A R D S

Three distinct old goblets of Shiraz in the Swartland and Paarl produce the small, intensely flavourful berries used to produce the Grinder. These dryland bushvines on clay soils with exceptional water holding capacity yield around 6.2 tonnes / ha.

H A R V E S T  D A T E S
After three consecutive drought years the 2018 winter rains brought some relief and slightly better yields than the preceding harvests. The grapes were harvested from late February to during early March at a balling of between 23.1° and 24.4°.
V I N I V I C A T I O N
The grapes were picked ripe. After pre-cooling the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and then cold soaked on the skins for three days. Co fermentation of the Shiraz and Viognier was done at 18° C with regular punch-downs and a daily rack & return. The wine was partly matured for 12 months in 100% small French oak (2nd to 4th fill) and partly in stainless steel tanks. The components were blended before bottling.
T A S T I N G

Bright aromas cherry and red berries lead into a generous palate of plums and cherries with some notes of leather and cigar box. The tannins are firm and the finish long.

F O O D C O M P A N I O N S

Enjoy with filet mignon, beef Carpaccio or pan-seared duck breast.

D E S C R I P T I O N

Made in a Côte Rôtie style a percentage of Viognier grapes is macerated with the Shiraz. Bright aromas cherry and red berries lead into a generous palate of plums and cherries with some notes of leather and cigar box. The tannins are firm and the finish long.

Alc - 13,7.        Rs - 4.3       TA - 5.3.      Ph - 3.53    

 

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