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Nederburg, Winemaster’s Reserve Shiraz (W.O. Western Cape) 2007 |
| South Africa > Western Cape > Other appellation - red | |
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| Tasting date | 11/01/2010 |
| Overall opinion | Very drinkablesmooth |
| Rating | 15 / 20 |
| Price | 60.00R |
| Decanting | No decanting |
| Eye | N/A |
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| Nose | Strong medicinal smell. |
| Mouth | slight "burn" on the tongue with sharp pepper flows nicely into smooth subtle fruit flavours. Didn't have that heavy body I expected. |
| Finish | Longsmooth. |
| Overall quality | Very good. |
| Drunk with | Cheese, biscuits, cold meats,salads |
| The next day | N/A |
| Other comments | Not what I would call a typical Shiraz. |
| Informations about the producer | |
| Producer | Nederburg Wines (Pty) Ltd |
| Address | 7620 Paarl |
| Other comments | Background Nederburg is South Africa’s leadingmost decorated name in wine, winner of more internationaldomestic awards than any other in the country. We were recently judged the most successful producer on the SA Trophy Wine Show. The winery itself was an inaugural winner of the International Wine Tourism Award for Cape Town, presented by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. The brand’s universal appeal lies in Nederburg’s ability to make classically structured wines with fruit-rich flavours. Our hallmark combination of finessefruit is evident in all our wines. Our winery is supported by an extensive investment in superior plant material, propagated at a dedicated nursery, Ernita, near Wellington; long-standing relationships with supplier growers; ongoing viticultural research;a cellar that comfortably accommodates production for growth markets, as well as specialist, connoisseur wines. Razvan Macici heads the team as Nederburg cellarmaster. He is supported by two winemakers who work closely under his direction. They are Wim Truter, who produces the red winesTariro Masayiti, who makes the whites. The Winemaster’s Reserve Collection Nederburg’s core super-premium wines are accommodated in The Winemaster’s Reserve ensemble, named to honour the long-established tradition of winemaking excellence. These classic wines treasure the integrity of our grapes in every step of the wine-growing and winemaking journey. Every glass demonstrates an unwavering commitment to world-class vineyardcellar skills. This wine is made from 100% Shiraz grapes. Vineyards The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl, Durbanville, Philadelphia and Stellenbosch regions. The vineyards are grown on south-westerly facing slopes, situated at altitudes of 60m to 80m above sea level. The vines, grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99, R110101-114, received supplementary drip-irrigation. Winemaking The grapes were harvested by handmachine at 24º Balling during February and March. The fruit was crushedfermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 25ºC to 28ºC for two weeks. Upon completion of malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in a combination of new-, second-third-fill wood for a period of 12 to 18 months. A combination of French, AmericanEastern-European oak was used. Winemaker: Wim Truter Colour: Dark ruby Bouquet: Ripe fruitberries,oak spice, cinnamon,clovesa hint of dark chocolate Palate: A rich, full-bodied wine with ripe plumdark chocolate flavoursa good tannic structure Food suggestions: Excellent served on its own or with Mediterranean meat dishes such as spicy lamb, souvlaki or kebabs or with traditional roasts, oxtailbarbecued steaks |
