Takaya 2021
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Premium
ES
Eric Sas (attending)
CEO, wolvenhoek vineyards
FV
Fiona Van der westhuizen (attending)
Managing Director, wolvenhoek vineyards
IS
Isabeau Sas (attending)
CEO, Our Daily Bottle
Description
Medium to full-bodied wines with juicy tannins and opulent dark fruit reminiscent of Italian fruit cake. Layered notes of leather and Tabacco present on the second nose. A long, juicy and peppery finish.
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
3.1 g/l residual sugar
6.5 g/l acidity
3.5 pH
Vineyard
Groenberg terroir decomposed granite sand and clay. Hot summer climate, cooled by mountain winds during the night.
Vinification
Harvested at optimum ripeness. Handpicked and sorted, destemmed cold maceration for 2 days, alcoholic fermentation in open bins.
Maturation
Malolactic fermentation was completed in new and old barrels. Bottled after 18 months it was in barrels..
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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