SaronsbergFullCircle750ml

<p>Full Circle </p><p>HarvestCultivar: Shiraz 89%, Grenache 7% Mourvèdre 3%, Viognier 1%Clones: SH1, SH22, MT11, VI642Rootstock: R99 and Mgt 101-14Age: Average 9 yearsSoil: Structured red soils with coarse gravel and weathered shale soilsYield: 4,5 tons per hectare (31 hl/ha)Balling: 25.5BpH: 3,30 3,60Total acid: 6,0 7,8 g/l</p><p>FermentationThe grapes were hand-picked in the early morning and force cooled to 4 °C. The Shiraz andMourvèdre components were then bunch sorted, destemmed and berry sorted on vibrationtables by 25 highly trained staff. The berries were gently crushed into a satellite tank anddeposited separately in open fermenters. The must was de-juiced by 12%. It was given a coldsoak of 4 days at 9 °C protected by a CO2 blanket. The juice was pumped over once daily duringthis period.</p><p>The Shiraz and Mourvèdre tanks were then heated to 18 °C and inoculated with BM45, L2056and D254 yeast. The fermentation temperature was allowed to peak at 28 °C and then broughtdown to 24 °C. The fermenting cap was manually punched down three times and onepumpover daily. The Shiraz was given extended maceration after fermentation for 18 days totalon the skins and then pressed into 100% new Allier French oak barrels. The Mourvèdre waspressed at 0ºB and finished fermentation in barrels. The Viognier was cold fermentedseparately in barrels. The press fractions were separated. Malolactic bacteria were inoculatedand malolactic fermentation was completed in the barrel.</p><p>After malolactic fermentation the wines were given a low sulphur dose and left on gross lees for11 months. The wine was then racked, the different components blended and returned tobarrels. After a total of 19 months in barrels the wine was racked and filtered through a coarsesheet filter. Bottling was done with a fine sheet filtration. The wine was bottle matured for 12months prior to release.</p><p>AnalysisAlcohol: 14,37 vol %Total acid: 6,3 g/lpH: 3,44Residual sugar: 3,6 g/lVolatile acidity: 0,63 g/lFree sulphur: 27 mg/lTotal sulphur: 103 mg/l</p><p>This acclaimed wine has a deep, dark purple colour with prominent ripe plum, red berryflavours combined with floral notes and undertones of spice. The oak is well balanced with full,firm yet accessible tannins. A wine of depth, complexity and grace.</p><p>Awards – 2019 Vintage</p><ul><li>National Wine Challenge: Grand Cru</li><li>Decanter World Awards: 95 Points</li><li>Novare Terroir: National Red Blend Winner</li><li>Michelangelo Wine Awards: Gold Medal</li><li>Veritas: Gold Medal</li><li>Drinks Business Syrah Masters: Master Award</li><li>Platter Wine Guide: 5 Stars</li></ul><p>Previous Vintages</p><p>2016 Vintage</p><p>2016 Vintage – John Platter Wine of the YearTop 100 SA Double Platinum 2016Gold IWC 2016IWC South African Red Wine Trophy 2016Gold Decanter 2016SAWi 2016 Platinum RecipientSAWi 2016 Top Category Rhone BlendSAWi South African Wine Index Category Winner Rhone BlendPlatinum Award Rhone Blend</p><p>2015 VintageVeritas Gold 2015IWC Gold 2015IWC National Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre Trophy Winner 2015IWC Regional Trophy 2015IWC SA Red Wine Trophy 2015Top 100 SA Wine Challenge 2015Decanter 2015 GoldTim Atkin 2015 MW Report 95</p><p>2012 VintageShiraz SA Challenge Top 4 BlendsMichelangelo International Wine Awards 2014 GoldVeritas 2014 Double GoldWinemakers Choice Awards 2014 DiamondTAJ Classic Wine Trophy 2015Top 100 SA Wine Challenge 2015WineStyle Peoples Choice Awards 2014 Gold</p><p>2011 VintageDecanter World Wine Awards 2014 GoldMichelangelo International Wine Awards 2013 PlatinumVeritas 2013 GoldClassic Wine Top 6Six Nations Wine ChallengeDiamond Winemakers Choice Awards 2014</p><p>2010 VintageIWSC 2013 GoldTop 100 SA Wines 2013Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 GoldTaj Classic Wine Awards 2013 TrophySix Nations Wine Challenge 2013 Double GoldFive Nations Wine Challenge 2012 GoldSAWi Awards 2012 PlatinumWinemakers Choice Awards 2012 & 2013 DiamondIWSC 2012 Gold</p><p>2009 VintageConcours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012 Gold</p><p>2008 VintageDecanter World Wine Awards 2011 GoldVeritas 2011 Double GoldWinemakers Choice 2011 DiamondMichelangelo International Wine Awards 2010 Gold</p><p>Veritas 2010 GoldTop 100 SA Wines 2011</p><p>2007 VintageVeritas 2010 Double Gold</p><p>2006 VintageVeritas 2008 GoldDecanter World Wine Awards 2009 GoldJuliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseurs Awards 2008 Gold</p><p>2005 VintageIWSC 2008 GoldMichelangelo International Wine Awards 2008 GoldSwiss International Airline Awards 2008 Best Red Wine & GoldVeritas 2007 Double GoldWinemakers Choice Awards 2007 Trophy Red Wine & DiamondMichelangelo International Wine Awards 2007 Gold</p><p>2004 VintageVeritas 2005 Double GoldWinemakers Choice Awards 2005 Diamond</p>