Edgebaston Syrah 2014

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.5 %vol

pH - 3.58

RS - 2.8 g/l

Total Acid - 5.8 g/l

Volatile Acidity - 0.56 g/l

SO2 - 95 mg/l

Free SO2 - 33 mg/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Accolades

Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
90 points: eRobert Parker
Platinum: SAWi 2015
Gold: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards

Tasting Notes

The aim with this wine has been to make a classic styled Syrah leaning more towards its European heritage. White pepper, violets, mulberry and smoky vanilla notes on the nose are backed up by a bracing freshness and dry, ripe tannins on the palate.

Ageing Potential

A smoky, complex meat and spice character gives a long aftertaste that shows the promise of at least 5 to 8 years ageing before this wine reaches its optimum drinkability.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

Soil Type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay.

About The Harvest

Mid-February to March 2013 in batches.

In The Cellar

Bunches hand sorted and de-stemmed. In some tanks 5% stems added back to ferment. Fermentation in 6000 litre tanks. 3-4 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Maturation period, 14 months in 225 and 300 litre barrels.

30 % New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted 70% 2nd and 3rd Fill French Oak – Medium Toast

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Edgebaston Syrah 2017	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston Syrah 2015	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston Syrah 2014	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston Syrah 2013	David Finlayson	Shiraz