Vinificatoin
The grapes were picked ripe. After pre-cooling the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and then cold soaked on the skins for three days. Co fermentation of the Shiraz and Viognier was done at 18° C with regular punch-downs and a daily rack & return. The wine was partly matured for 12 months in 100% small French oak (2nd to 4th fill) and partly in stainless steel tanks. The components were blended before bottling.
98% Shiraz, 2% Viognier
Vineyards
Three distinct old goblets of Shiraz in the Swartland and Paarl produce the small, intensely flavourful berries used to produce the Grinder. These dryland bushvines on clay soils with exceptional water holding capacity yield around 6.2 tonnes / ha
Harvest Dates
The grapes were harvested during early March at a balling of between 23.7° and 24.6°.
The Cape Milkwood (Sideroxylon inerme)
A true icon of the Cape coat. These strictly protected trees grow to a very great age and are found in dune forests and coastal woodlands. Three ancient Cape Milkwoods have been declared South African national monuments.
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