Cederberg Cellars Shiraz 2020

Grapes are hand-harvested at 24.5–26 °B and cold soaked for two days before being inoculated with yeast. During fermentation, colour/flavour extraction takes place with regular pumpovers every six hours along with two to three manual punchdowns of the grape cap. A maximum temperature of 27 °C is reached. On completion of fermentation, a further 10 to 14 days of extended skin maceration takes place before pressing and transferring into 225 L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel and further maturation takes place over 15 months in 45% 1st fill, 45% 2nd fill and 10% 3rd fill tight- and medium-grain 100% French oak barrels with medium toasting.

The 2020 Cederberg Shiraz is everything you ever wanted from a quality Shiraz, and then some. On the nose, a multitude of aromas including ripe plums and mulberries, rhubarb, Moroccan spices including cloves and nutmeg, and freshly ground black pepper. The palate is opulent with a sensual, velvety texture and silky tannins. This wine is harmonious in its follow through from nose to palate to its incredible length.

Optimum Drinking Time: Four to eight years.