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Eikendal

Eikendal Charisma 2021

South Africa, Western Cape
Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese
High-priced
Eikendal Shiraz / Petit Verdot 2021
Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021
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Christian Saager (attending)
Principal / Owner, Eikendal

Description

Rhône meets Spain meets Italy! New world, fruit driven, upfront style. Intense fruit on the nose which follows through on the palate. Silky tannins with a hint of sweetness ensure a smooth wine with delicious juicy fruit. Exuding classic violets and spice nuances, the Shiraz lends a clean, fresh structure to the wine, whilst the Petit Verdot adds black fruit, spice and spunk to the blend, and the Sangiovese the final, refined touches with its clean fruit and smack of tomato paste.

A different blend that makes sense once it is in your glass.

Awards

94 pts Tim Atkin

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Alcohol

14.5%

Analytical data

dry

3.5 g/l residual sugar
6.1 g/l acidity
3.45 pH

Vinification

All three cultivars are handpicked and cooled down. Only destemmed and not crushed. 10-15 day cold soaking before spontaneous fermentation. Shiraz: one pump over per day. Petit Verdot: two punch downs per day and Sangiovese: one walk through per day. After fermentation the wine is allowed to settle clean.

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