Wine Composition
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Winemakers Comments
This Bordeaux-style red blend exhibits a deep, garnet centre, with bright hues on the rim. The rich, perfumed blackcurrant and cassis is enhanced by layers of lead pencil shavings and subtle cedar oak nuances. With more aeration, the wine shows red cherry and mulberry fruit, finegrained tannins and a beautiful balance. Remarkably accessible now, but it will continue to open and mature over time.
Awards
90 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
2013 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal
2014 Platter's Guide - 4.5 Stars
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.74%
RS
2.6 g/l
TA
5.5 g/l
pH
3.61
Cellar Techniques
The Tiara has the body and structure to improve with cellaring up to 2023, but should last much longer. Due to the elegance and fruit intensity it is also delicious to drink now.
Winemaker
Name - Johan Malan
Vinification
The 2015 harvest is definitely one for the books. We had the earliest start in decades. Warmer weather in August resulted in earlier bud break, after which a warm, dry, windy summer accelerated ripening by approximately two weeks. The dry weather also led to a very healthy vintage. The selected blocks were picked from mid-March to end of March. The healthy vineyards delivered grapes with beautiful layers of fruit and we are very excited about the results of the 2015 vintage.
Winery
Named after the majestic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, Simonsig Estate is situated in the famous Stellenbosch Winelands just 45 km east of Cape Town.
Simonsig Wine Estate comprises 302 hectares with 210 hectares (518 acres) under vines. The ancient soil types consist of sandstone, decomposed granite, and shale. All the vineyards receive supplementary irrigation.
The estate was voted top wine producer by no less than three South African wine competitions and bears numerous accolades, including South Africa's Top Shiraz and Woman Winemaker of the Year.
