Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2011

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson
Main Variety - Shiraz
Alcohol - 14.38 %vol
pH - 3.61
RS - 2.9 g/l
Total Acid - 6.3 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.62 g/l
SO2 - 85 mg/l
Free SO2 - 20 mg/l
Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Medium
Taste - Herbaceous


Accolades

- Winner - Best of Class Gold Medal: 94 points at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2013
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2012
- Best Value Award 2012
- Robert Parker 2012 - 90pts

Tasting Notes

Made from grown grapes in the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Elgin regions, this wine is created to show the fresh, fruity and spice driven flavours of these Rhône varietals. The colour is youthful and purple/red. The nose is one of crushed black pepper, dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis.

Blend Information

51% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Cinsaut, 8% Grenache, 4% Tannat, 1% Viognier

Food Suggestions

Pure, clean dark red berry flavours flow onto a smooth palate with sufficient structure to warrant enjoyment with food such as Gourmet Pizza with Carpaccio and rocket salad.

In The Vineyard

Origin: Stellenbosch, Paarl and Elgin regions
Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked between February - March 2011.

In The Cellar

All grapes were hand picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Soft pressed to allow fruit dominant characteristics.

Wood Elevation:
2nd and 3nd Fill French and American oak barrels for 10 months as well as 6500 litre vats.


Other Vintages

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Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2017 David Finlayson Shiraz
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Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2014 David Finlayson Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2013 David Finlayson Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2012 David Finlayson Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2011 David Finlayson Shiraz
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