Cederburg
Cederberg Shiraz 750 ml
Cederberg Shiraz 750 ml
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Benefiting from diverse soil types, unpolluted air and free-flowing crystal-clear water, Cederberg Wines is situated at 1 036 metres above sea level in a virus-free growing area. Consequently, 250 kilometres from Cape Town you will find the highest wine farm in the Western Cape. The climate is described as cool continental. In summer, expect a dramatic temperature drop at night; and, in winter, snow-capped mountains.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested at 24.5–26 °B and cold soaked for two days before being inoculated with yeast. During fermentation, colour/flavour extraction takes place with regular pumpovers every six hours along with two to three manual punchdowns of the grape cap. A maximum temperature of 27 °C is reached. On completion of fermentation, a further 10 to 14 days of extended skin maceration takes place before pressing and transferring into 225 L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel and further maturation takes place over 15 months in 45% 1st fill, 45% 2nd fill and 10% 3rd fill tight- and medium-grain 100% French oak barrels with medium toasting.
Accolades
- Michelangelo Awards ’23: Gold – 2020 vintage
- International Wine and Spirits Challenge ’23: Silver (94 points) – 2020 vintage
- Platter’s SA Wine guide ‘23: 4.5 stars – 2020 vintage
- International Wine Challenge ’23: Silver – 2020 vintage
- SA Shiraz Challenge ’22: Top 12 – 2020 vintage
- International Wine & Spirits Competition ’24: Gold (95 points) – 2021 vintage
- International Wine & Spirits Competition ’24: Gold (96 points) – 2020 vintage
WINE ANALYSIS
Vineyards & Vinification
- Facing: South-east
- Soil types: Red slate and Hutton
- Age: 11.7 ha = 21 years and 3 ha = 4 years
- Planted: 14.75 ha
- Yield per hectare: 6–7 t/ha
- Trellised: Extended six-wire Perold
- Irrigation: Supplementary
- Clone: SH1, 9 and 21 on Richter 99 and 110
- Harvest date: 17 February to 24 March 2020
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Specifications
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Vintage
2019
Appelation
Cederburg
Grape
Shiraz
Alcohol Content
Vegan
Organic
Country
South Africa
"So great to be able to receive a regular delivery of good wine rather than the usual 12 bottle case sold by most 'wine clubs' "
- Terry Wharton Hood -
Great wine at a great time, everytime
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