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Idiom SMV – Rhône Style Blend 2008
R600.00
A rich and full-bodied blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Aromas of black pepper, violets and marmite. A mouth-filling wine with red fruits, meats and a strong firm tannin base.
55% Shiraz, 44% Mourvèdre and 4% Viognier
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| Cultivar | Mourvèdre, Shiraz, Viognier |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Wine of Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Provenance | Vineyard – Da Capo, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Helderberg |
| Date of Bottling | 8th February 2010 |
| Analysis | pH 3.79 |
| Vinification Details | The Viognier was partly fermented in stainless steel tanks and then completed fermentation and malo-lactic in 60% new French oak 225L barrels. Both red varieties received four days pre-fermentation cold maceration prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The Shiraz and Mourvedre then completed malolactic fermentation in 70% new oak 225L barrels and matured in these same barrels. The Shiraz and Mourvedre was then blended and matured in 40% American and 60% French oak barrel for 12 months. |
