Leatherwood® Shiraz 2010
Tasting Notes: The rich, spicy character of Shiraz is enhanced by the apricot flavors of Viognier, adding an aromatic dimension to the wine. The elegant oaking and excellent structure will ensure that further cellaring of 5 – 7 years is well rewarded. A complex, exciting wine of exceptional quality!
Awards: 87 pts – Wine Enthusiast
Blend Information: 100% Shiraz
Winemaker : Chris de Wet
Alcohol : 14.5% vol
RS : 5 g/l
Total Acid : 5.04 g/l
Balling/Brix : 25°
Yield : 3.2 tons/acre
Production : 12,000 cases
Oak Type : French Barriques
Oak Age : 100% 3rd and 4th fill
Time in Oak : 12 months
Appellation : Western Cape, South Africa
Harvest date : 2/20/2010