Rickety Bridge Sleeper Shiraz
- Type : Red
- Occasion : Dinner, Special Occasion, Present, something special
- Vintage: 2017
- Colour: Deep ruby red purple rim
- Character: Full body, complexed, black fruits, strong tannins, black berries, dark cherries, spice, pepper, oak, smoke
- Varietal: Shiraz
- Volume : 0.75
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Winery: Rickety Bridge
- Country: South Africa (Franschhoek)
Opulent dark fruit is supported by aromatic notes of spice distinctive to Shiraz. The wine is textured, layered and showing elegance and refined structure. Nice savoury and smoky characteristics are evident on the palate. Tremendous fullness, massive supple structure which fills the entire mouth, voluptuous velvety tannins that make the tongue feel gracefully coated. Full bodied yet refined. A long and enchanting finish leaves one wanting more.
How the wine is made:Fermentation took place in open fermentation tanks using 80% whole bunches. We did four punch downs daily, while the wine underwent fermentation, with the grapes being pressed gently after 14 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 100% new French 500 litre oak barrels for a total of 22 months before blending and bottling.
Grapes Type | Shiraz |
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