Sumaridge, Hemel-en-Aarde-ValleyCase of Epitome Shiraz, Pinotage 2011 (6 Bottles, R166.50 per Bottle)

About

This wine, a “Cape” blend embodies what is Sumaridge, the location. A seamless integration showing brooding fruit counterbalanced with savouriness which Encompasses - wild plumb, white spice, smoky meat, damp earth and a luxuriant finish. Friendly but not overbearing, diverse in flavour with complimentary expression of all components to present a well-balanced whole, leaving a lasting impression with a desire to return. An expression of Africa.

Product Features

• 6 Bottles
• Varietal: Shiraz 60% : Pinotage 40%
• Vintage: 2011
• Wine of origin: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
• Alcohol: 14.82%
• Acid: 6.0 g/L
• pH: 3.56
• Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
• Composition: French Oak Barrels (50% New wood)
• Production: 17300 bottles (1440 x 12 cases)
• Release Date: October 2017
• Soils: From deep gravelly loams with rock to shallow weathered granite clays , a representation across the property.
• Aspect & Elevation: North West from 180-275m above sea level at 8km from the Atlantic Ocean
• Trellis & Plant Density: 50:50 spur and Guyot pruned on fence type trellis at 5000 - 3300 plants per hectare

Winemaking

• Starting with Pinotage on 15th Feb (off east facing gravels) & 4th March (off south facing clays) and ending with Syrah 25th March (off elevated sea facing sands) - 22nd April 2011 (off north facing stony clays).
• Cellar door: De-stemmed, whole berry with cold soak for up to 5 days.
• Fermentation: 3 0% wild yeast in large oak vats and balance with selected yeasts in closed stainless steel red wine fermenters. Post fermentation 8 separate batches taken separately to barrel.
• Maturation: Individual batches are matured for 18 months with a single racking after MLF. The batches were blended after tasting input from the entire staff. Bottled: 8th November 2010 and matured for at least 18 months in our cellars before release.