Product Information
Fish Hoek Fairtrade Shiraz Red Wine is a smooth, medium-bodied Shiraz wine with flavours of ripe berries and subtle spice.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Features
- Red Wine, - Wine of Western Cape, South Africa, - 100% Certified Fairtrade Grapes
Further description
Fairtrade contributes to sustainable development for certified producers by enabling fairer trading conditions, social change and environmental protection. Wine Grapes are Fairtrade certified, traded, audited and sourced from Fairtrade producers, total 100%.
For more information visit info.fairtrade.net/sourcing FLO ID: 31843 FFL SA
For more information visit info.fairtrade.net/sourcing FLO ID: 31843 FFL SA
Country of origin
South Africa
Storage
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.
Preparation and Usage
This red is best enjoyed at room temperature either on it's own or with wild boar ragu, sausage casserole or lamb moussaka.
Cooking guidelines
This red is best enjoyed at room temperature either on it's own or with wild boar ragu, sausage casserole or lamb moussaka
Package type
Bottle
Recycling information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name:
Fairtrade Shiraz Red Wine
- Red Wine
- Wine of Western Cape, South Africa
Importer:
Accolade Wines Europe Trading Ltd.,
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
Fairtrade Shiraz Red Wine
- Red Wine
- Wine of Western Cape, South Africa
Importer:
Accolade Wines Europe Trading Ltd.,
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Brand
Fish Hoek
Brand details
When it comes to wine we believe in quality and distinctive character, so with Fish Hoek we focus on stunning single grape varieties and pare back our winemaking until it's artful in its simplicity.
At Fish Hoek we believe winemaking is an art best kept simple.
Our approach to winemaking is pared back to allow the quality and distinctive character of each variety to shine through.
We use only single grape varieties of the highest quality sourced from the Western Cape, allowing the purity of taste to speak for itself.
Fish Hoek wine was awarded Fairtrade certification in 2015. A percentage of sales from every bottle of Fish Hoek goes directly into the hands of the farm workers who grow our grapes, helping to fund local schools, female empowerment and other community groups in the Western Cape.
A wine that is not just good but does good too.
Manufacturer
Accolade Wines Europe Trading Ltd.,
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
Return to Address
Accolade Wines Europe Trading Ltd.,
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
1st-2nd Floors,
1-2 Victoria Buildings,
Haddington Road,
Dublin 4,
ROI.
History
At Fish Hoek, it's always been our style to stand out from the crowd. So while our master winemaker Bruce Jack believes in following some rules,he also believes in making his own from time to time. When it comes to wine we believe in quality and distinctive character - so at Fish Hoek we focus on stunning single grape varieties and pare back our winemaking until it's artful in its simplicity.
Agent
Accolade Wines
Grape variety
Shiraz/Syrah
Current vintage
2021
Regional information
The grapes were harvested from different regions around the Western Cape at an average of 25°C.
Tasting notes
A smooth, juicy, medium bodied wine, full of ripe red berries and subtle spice. A little French oak adds balance to create the perfect Shiraz
Alcohol by volume
14.0
Units
10.5
Producer
Accolade Wines
Winemaker
Juan Slabbert
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested from different regions around the Western Cape at an average of 25°C, de-stemmed and crushed to stainless steel fermenters where it had 2 days of skin contact before it was fermented. Fermentation took place between 25-27 °C on the skins till dry with soft pump overs every 4 hours. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation a combination of American and French oak staves were used to give this wine it unique characteristics.
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