Wine Composition
62% Shiraz, 36% Mourvèdre & 2% Viognier
Winemakers Comments
An intricate blend led by Shiraz, with Mourvèdre and Viognier. Originating from selected Coastal Paarl Region vineyards, this wine features alluring black and red fruit on the nose and palate, layered with dark chocolate, winter spice, rose and violet.
Awards
Tim Atkin | 92 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14%
TA
5.6 g/l
pH
3.5
RS
4.5 g/l
Vineyards / Vinification
Careful quality control included bunch selection at harvest followed by berry selection on arrival at the cellar. Natural co-fermentation between the Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier followed. The young wine underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak and was barrel matured for a period of 14 months.
Winemaker
Name: Niel Groenewald
Winery
At Bellingham they believe that great wines are made in the vineyard. That is why they source only the finest grapes and nurture them from vine to bottle. In order to preserve the natural fruit characteristics of individual grape cultivars, they lavish time and attention on each wine throughout the production process.
They place a high premium on mouthfeel and believe in subtle oak maturation to enhance the structure and complexity of the wines. By following this method of minimal intervention and maximum attention to detail, they are able to produce distinctive, complex wines that are both expressive of their vineyard origin and complementary to a wide range of cuisine.
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