Wine Composition
100% Shiraz
Tasting Notes
A touch of charcuterie adds a savory dimension to the strawberry cream. Floral perfume entices with the fragrance of jasmine with some fynbos and hints of leather, aniseed and dried rooibos leaf. Lovely vitality and sensuality echo on the palate. Fine, pomegranate-like tannins underpin bright cranberry and cherry. Elegant and refreshing, with a well-balanced structure and dry, crisp finish delivering no shortage of pleasure.
Awards
Tim Atkin | 91 points (2018)
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
Total Acidity
6.2 g/l
pH
3.26
Residual Sugar
3.3 g/l
Vintage Conditions
Winter started later and was warmer than normal but rainfall was good during the season. Above average temperatures in July resulted in uneven bud break and smaller berries on certain cultivars. Temperature fluctuations in September and October resulted in uneven bunches however weather conditions improved in November. A warmer February resulted in earlier harvesting of certain cultivars. Rain and cool conditions in March slowed down ripening of red wine varietals, which resulted in a later harvest at relatively lower sugar levels.
Winemaker
Name - Christiaan Coetzee
Winery
Uva Mira translates as "The Wonderful Grape". Uva is the Latin word for grape, Mira means wonderful, miraculous and full of charm. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is located within the area widely recognised as the “Golden Triangle,” renowned for its noble grape varieties and production of wines of outstanding quality. Our Estate is 127 hectares in size - 33 hectares of which are under vine. Six varietals are grown, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our vineyards are positioned between 260 and 620 metres above sea level and only nine kilometres from False Bay. This creates the climate for wines that are by definition elegant in style. Our fine wines are handcrafted using only grapes from the vineyard sites on our property, to truly express the unique traits of our remarkable site. Wines of elegance, minerality and longevity.
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