Houtbay Vineyards Shiraz

A wonderful dark plum color, with delicious spiced fruit flavors with a punchy peppery aftertaste.

Vintage: 2020

Winery / Producer: Hout Bay Vineyards

Grape Variety(ies): Shiraz

Vineyard Information

Chemical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage: 14.1%

Total Acidity (TA): 6.0 g/L g/L

Residual Sugar (RS): 1.8 g/L g/L

pH Level: 3.51

Winemaking

Process:

The grapes are destemmed and crushed into open top fermenters. Punch downs are done three times a day throughout fermentation

Fermentation Style:

Selected controlled yeast strains were used

Aging Method:

Wine is aged in a combination of 225L, 300L and 500L French oak barrels.

Aging Duration: 24 Months

Food Pairings

Serving Temperature: 18

Decanting Recommended: Yes

Price Range: 200