Olifantsberg Silhouette 2016

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Focused, taut, spicy nose with a hint of earthiness and perfumed red fruits. The palate is fresh with savoury, grippy tannins and lovely berry and red cherry fruits.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.5
rs	2.9
pH	3.55
ta	5.9
Wine Information
Accolades	4.5 stars (93 points) - Platter's South African Wine Guide 2020 90 points Tim Atkin MW 2019
Brand Group	Olifantsberg
Other	Grapes are sourced from vineyards with varying soils comprising of shale, schist, quartz and sandstone. This soil combination adds to the complexity of our wine. The vines are cultivated in a sustainable manner and are mostly bush vines or “sur echalas". This system supports the high density bush vines against the strong prevailing winds. A small portion of Syrah is grown as trellised vines, these vines are older and adds structure to the final product. This handcrafted wine is a blend of Grenache (27%) Syrah (25%) Carignan (24%), Mourvèdre (24%). Natural fermentation took place in open-top fermenters. Whole bunches up to 40% is used on all varieties during fermentation. All varieties are basket pressed into barrel & foudre. Maturation in French oak foudres and barrels for a further 10 months.
Winemaker	Elizma Visser
Variety	Blend - Red
BlendPercent	27% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 24% Carignan, 24% Mourvèdre
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