Product attributes
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Product Information
Sourced from low yielding bush vines on our property in the Groenekloof ward. The soils consist of decomposed granite and clay, allowing for good physical properties. These vineyards receive no supplementary irrigation.
Country of origin
South Africa
Package type
Glass
Other Information
Harvest commenced on the 11th February and carried through to the 19th February. Grapes were harvested between 21.6 and 22.8°B with a total acid of 8.0 g/l and a pH of 3.2-3.4.
The juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.
The juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs, Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Contains Sulphites, Egg Albumin
Contains Sulphites, Egg Albumin
Brand
Neil Ellis
Manufacturer
R310 Helshoogte Pass
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
History
Mindful that no single vineyard can satisfy the needs of all grape varieties, Neil Ellis set out to identify distinct terroir in which individual varieties will excel. He placed the emphasis not only on the environment but also on caring viticultural practices by a dedicated team of growers which extends through to the winemaking practices.
Agent
Gonzalez Byass UK
Grape variety
85% Syrah
15% Cinsault
15% Cinsault
Current vintage
2022
Regional information
Groenekloof is situated near Darling on the West Coast and consist of a series of hills running parallel to the ocean.
Tasting notes
This is a medium bodied Shiraz, with a vibrant colour, which shows balance and elegance. The nose has bright dark fruit with contributing spicy perfumed aromas from the Cinsaut. Savouriness lingers in the back ground, which comes through on the palate. The palate is fresh with fine grippy tannins.
Alcohol by volume
14
Units
10.5
Producer
Neil Ellis Wines
Winemaker
Neil Ellis
Vinification details
Handpicked, crushed and fermented on skins in open top fermenters allowing punch downs and gentle pump-overs to extract colour, flavour and tannin. Malolactic fermentation in French oak puncheons. Aged for 16 months in 5% new, and older French puncheons of 500 ¿ capacity. Special care is taken to maintain fruit integrity. 12% Cinsault was blended with the Shiraz
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