Ahintof Spice Shiraz 2024
R 95,00
Ahintof Spice Shiraz is a characterful South African red wine that brings together ripe dark fruit, warming spice and the distinctive peppery character of Shiraz. From the Paarl wine region, it offers generous fruit and gentle tannins, making it an easy-drinking red with plenty of depth.
Blackcurrant and plum lead the palate, with subtle oak and spice adding complexity.
Its balance of ripe fruit, freshness and smooth texture makes it a versatile South African Shiraz that works beautifully alongside hearty food and good company.
Ahintof Spice has enough richness to stand up to full-flavoured dishes while remaining fresh and approachable. It is a great introduction to South African Shiraz and a dependable choice for anyone looking for a fruit-driven red with a distinctly spicy edge.
A Paarl Shiraz with plenty of flavour and personality, Ahintof Spice brings classic Shiraz character to the table without overcomplicating things.
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Wine of Origin
South Africa
The Range
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The Vineyards
The vineyards are situated in the Paardeberg area and on the Drakenstein Mountain slopes, where grapes ripen optimally at different times. Granite and Hutton soils provide freshness, while shale soils contribute to the full-bodied structure. Ideal planting locations with hot day-time temperatures and cool nights contribute to the slow, late ripening of this Shiraz, resulting in unique spicy flavours with characteristic black pepper. Most of the vineyards are grown on a trellis system, with a portion of bush-vines, the combination of which aspects results in excellent batches to blend.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested during March at optimal ripeness of approximately 24° Balling. After destemming, cold-soaking took place which reduces the fermentation temperature in order to allow for a slow, soft extraction of colour and flavours from the grape skins. Prolonged skin contact of one week resulted in a richly intense colour with bold spicy flavours. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks further softens the wine and produces an elegant, smooth Shiraz with gentle tannins and a firm fruit structure. Wood-maturation for several months in older barrels adds complex flavours with hints of oak and spice.
Wine and Food Pairings
This soft, elegant Shiraz shows layers of ripe blackcurrant fruit and typical Shiraz flavours of spices and plums. Delicious when served with oxtail and steak.
Analysis
Alcohol 13.5% | Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L | Total Acid 5.8 g/L | Total SO2 127 mg/L | pH 3.40
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