The Shiraz vineyards of Zandvliet are planted mainly in the direction of the prevailing winds, on the gentle slopes of the foothills south of the Cogmans river flowing through the estate. The clayey soils are limestone-rich contributing salty, mineral characters and elegance to the wine. Zandvliet Shiraz, because of some of these attributes, remains one of South Africa’s favourite red table wines.
Specifications
Key Features
Colour: Deep rub red
Cultivar: 100% Shiraz
Oenology: Fermentation at 25 – 30°C, vigorous pump overs to onset of fermentation. Malolactic in tank. Two decants per year.
Maturation: Matured in seasoned French and American oak barrels for 18 – 24 months.
Whet it comes to Shiraz grape think of SA wines. This Zandvliet spicy wine was all I wanted for this Nairobi winter weather. I’ll go for more and more.