Thelema Shiraz
Viticultural Practices
Varietal: Shiraz, clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A
Root stock: 101 – 14, R110
Soil type: Hutton – decomposed granite
Age of vines: Planted 2000 & 2001
Plant density: 2300 – 3200 vines per hectare
Trellising: VSP & Guyot
Pruning: 2-bud spurs every 12cm & Cane pruning
Yield: Approximately 12 t/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary drip
Vintage: Cool start to season delaying harvest by a week or so leading to an exceptional vintage with red wines of great purity, elegance and concentration.
Winemaking Practices
Yeasts: Natural occurring yeasts
Fermentation temp: 27 °C
Method: De-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 6 days, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Wood Maturation 18 months in barrel, 35% new French and the balance in older barrels
Food Pairing
Grilled meats, meat casseroles and mature strong cheeses.
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