Hewitson Le Secateur Shiraz

845K VND

Explosive red berries. Velvety soft tannins. Fresh acidity on the fnish

ABV

14.0%

Varietals

Winery

Description

                                               

                                                                                           (Source: Dean Hewitson Youtube)

TASTING NOTE

SENSORY
Colour: Deep crimson red with a purple hue
Aroma: Red and black forest berries. French oak spice and richness
Palate: Explosive red berries. Velvety soft tannins. Fresh acidity on the fnish

ANALYSIS

pH 3.80
Alc 14.5%
Acidity 5.7 g/L
Sugar 9.0 g/L

 

AGEING

14 months in mid-seasoned French oak barriques

VINEYARD 

Steingarten Road Vineyard

ALTITUDE 

280m
SOIL 

Singular soil-type is ancient oxidised ferrous (terra rossa) over clay

VINE AGE 

30 years

PLANTING SYSTEM 

Trellised, canopy wires, northsouth rows, north-facing slopes ideal in Southern Hemisphere
VINE DENSITY

2,400 per Ha

FARMING 

Minimum drip irrigation, rye grass between rows, hand pruned

YIELD 

6.0 tonnes per Ha; 45 HL/Ha

VINIFICATION 

Combination whole berry and crushed; cold soak; on skins for two- three weeks/remontage

AGEING

14 months in mid-seasoned French oak barriques

 

Additional information

Brand

Bottle Volume

750ml

Vintage

2019

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