Thelema Shiraz 2007
Limited ReleaseRich and toasty, this elegant shiraz shows ripe black fruit and cassis, with lovely spicy finish. Full bodied. Will reward cellaring.
Maturation
Will continue to develop for 6 years from vintage.
Food Pairing
Grilled meats, casseroles and mature cheeses.
Tasting Notes
| Varietal | Shiraz, clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101 – 14, R110 |
| Soil type | Hutton – decomposed granite |
| Age of vines | Planted 2000 & 2001 |
| Plant density | 2300 – 3200 vines per hectare |
| Trellising | VSP & Guyot |
| Pruning | 2-bud spurs every 12cm & Cane pruning |
| Yield | Approximately 10.0 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Moderate to warm weather |
| Picking date | 13 - 17th March |
| Grape sugar | 25.5 °B |
| Acidity | 5.0 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.78 |
| Yeasts | Natural occurring yeasts |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 27 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 6 days, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. |
| Wood Maturation | 18 months in barrel, 40% new French and the balance in older barrels. |
| Residual sugar | 2.2 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.75 |
| Total acid | 4.8 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.9% by volume |
| Maturation | 2010 – 2015 |
Rich and robust, this exuberant charmer shows ripe black fruit and spice, with a lovely toasty finish. Full bodied. Will reward cellaring.