Shiraz 2022

Thelema, vinark (thelema.co.za – linket fra thelema.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2022 Thelema Shiraz – druer: Syrah; alkohol 14%; fadlagring: 18 months in barrel, 15% new French and the balance in older barrels. Arket angiver ikke WO-område. Producentens noter (engelsk): Varietal: Shiraz, clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A/SH22 Vintage: A warm, dry vintage with a late start, resulted in smaller tonnage but yielding balanced, well-structured wines with lovely intensity. Method: The grapes were gently de-stemmed, retaining as many whole berries as possible, before passing over an additional vibrating table to remove all MOG (matter other than grapes), after which a displacement pump takes the fruit to its fermentation tank. The tanks are then inoculated with a specific commercial yeast strain, this way insuring the development of the perfect flavour profile. Fermentation is done in stainless steel fermenters, and a combination of aerative pump overs and punch down techniques are used to ensure optimal colour, tannin and flavour extraction. 10% Whole bunches added to the ferment. Once fermentation is complete the wine is drained off the skins and moved to a holding tank to be barrelled down. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrels. Wood Maturation 18 months in barrel, 15% new French and the balance in older barrels.