Special Release

 Shiraz Select 2005

Winemaker’s comments
Selected from the best of Saxenburg, this wine is very complex and well balanced, spicy and long finish with very fine tannins.

Vinification Details
Hand picked grapes from 2 vineyards fermented with Shiraz-friendly yeast to express maximum cultivar and vintage character.

30 Days skin contact was allowed and malolactic fermentation.

Type & Size of Oak Barrels 300-litre American oak 50%, and 50% French oak barrels.(100% new oak) Duration in Wood 24 months with no racking or fining. When Bottled January 2008 Maturation Potential 10 years or more. Wine Analysis Alc.: 14.5% T.A.: 5.8 g/l p.H.: 3.6 R.S.: 3.5 g/l       Bottle bar code: 6002461000296

Position in Vineyards Norh to west slope Type of Soil Decomposed granite, gravel, medium soil for low natural production on the Shiraz Average Age of Vines 15 years. Viticulture Practice Old and new clones trellised, no irrigation. Summer pruning for the best fruit selection and low production Yield per Hectare 20 - 28hl. Time of Harvest February 2006.