Stonedance Hutton Red 2021
South Africa, Swartland
Shiraz, Grenache
Mid-priced
AB
Alecia Boshoff (attending)
Winemaker, Piekenierskloof Wine Company
HM
Han Meerburg (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Piekenierskloof Wine Company
Description
Medium to full bodied with lots of juicy ripe plums and black cherries on the palate with aromas of spice and freshly cracked black pepper. Well balanced oak and elegant tannin structure on the aftertaste.
Certifications
GMO free
IPW
WIETA
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
2.9 g/l residual sugar
5.4 g/l acidity
3.5 pH
Vineyard
Grapes are sourced from Fairtrade certified vineyards predominantly in the Swartland region. These vineyards are trellised and grow on red Hutton soils.
Vinification
Grapes were handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in tank.
Maturation
80% of the wine is matured for 12 months in 6 year old 225L barrels and 20% in new 225L French and American oak barrels.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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