PADDOCK SHIRAZ

The Paddock Shiraz gets its name from the vineyards which used to be horse
paddocks. For 60 years the land was grazed by thoroughbred horses leading to
"fertile" lime rich soils. The grapes from these vineyards display greater spice
notes than what we typically get in the Robertson region.
Grapes are harvested by hand for greater quality control. The wines are
immediately destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless
steel tanks for a period of 7 days at a temperature of between 28 and 32° Celsius.
Aerated racking was done twice daily to ensure a clean ferment and soft tannins.
The grapes are gently pressed in a bladder press, after which malo-lactic
fermentation is completed in the tank.
Aging
30% of the total wine was aged in a mixture of French and American oak
for a period of 8 months, whilst the remaining wine was aged in stainless
steel tanks.
Vintage Conditions
2019 was back to normal after three consecutive drought vintages. The
spring was marked by a very unusual early heat wave followed by intense
cold resulting in frost damage and a reduced crop. The rest of the summer
was dry and windy. The grapes were very healthy and the wines show
great concentration and varietal character.
Blend Shiraz 88%, Petit Verdot 12%
Analysis Alcohol: 14.2%
Acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.58
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/l