Rascallion Wines A Mother’s Journey Shiraz 2018

The vineyards for this wine are from three different parcels in the Golden Triangle of the Helderberg mountains in Stellenbosch. The soils are a combination of Hutton and Clovelly on a clay sub-base and the aspect is North facing. The vineyards were planted in 1999 and 2008. The grapes were hand-harvested in mid-March 2019 and the low-yielding vineyards deliver small berries with rich red fruit concentration. After picking the grapes cold soaked for 3 days to allow natural fermentation to commence. Pump overs occurred twice a day. After fermentation the wine was pumped into stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation to take place, and then racked off into in 2nd to 4th fill French oak barrels for 18 month’s maturation before bottling. The wine has an exotic and vibrant flavour with a deep crimson color and flavours of star anise, cardamom, and red peppers. The dominant fruit flavors are red berries and red cherries. This full-bodied wine shows a tomato-ginger sweetness on the palate with elegantly layered tannins, fresh, fruity, freshness and a long lingering finish that is textured, composed, and elegant.