Mont Rochelle Syrah

IN THE CELLAR
Harvesting of the grapes occurred at optimal ripeness ensuring that the maximum fruit potential for the wine was achieved. Fermentation at 28 degrees Celsius with delestage twice daily and gradual tannin extraction resulted in an elegant tannin profile.

Maturation in 100% French oak barrels for 18 months, 15% of which was new, added fine structure and smoothness to the wines’ profile. With 12 months bottle ageing in our Bottle Maturation Cellar, the wine is now ready for drinking but will most definitely reward careful cellaring for at least 10 years from vintage.

VARIETY : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
WINERY : Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards
WINEMAKER : Michael Langenhoven
WINE OF ORIGIN : Franschhoek
ANALYSIS : alc : 14.62 % vol  rs : 2.61 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 5.33 g/l  va : 0.66 g/l
type : Red style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml  closure : Cork