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Poker
Hill Shiraz/Merlot 2008 |
Merlot 2005
| Shiraz
2005
Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005 | Kylix
03* Flagship blend* |
Late bottle Vintage
Port
| Poker Hill Shiraz/Merlot 2008 |
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| DESCRIPTION
A well balanced wine with a bouquet of vanilla pods and roasted almond. A generous palate with a long lingering after taste. Perfect for drinking now.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
14.61 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
2.5 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.2 |
| Total SO2 |
107 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
26 |
| Ph |
3.67 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
The grapes were picked at full ripeness. Fermented dry on the skins. Only 20% of the blend was matured in 4th fill barrels for 4 months. The blend is made up of 50% Shiraz and 50% Merlot. |
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| DESCRIPTION
Aromas of ripe, purple plums and other
stone fruit are complemented by hints of smoked meats and
mocha.Full rounded palate and soft, velvety tannins lend
an opulent touch.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
14.5 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
5.2 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.3 |
| Total SO2 |
142 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
40 |
| Ph |
3.68 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Fermented dry on the skins. Thereafter,
50% of the wine was matured in American 3rd and 4th fill
barrels for about 12 months. |
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Rich with an inviting nose, Hints of spices,
peppers and mulberries.Beautifully integrated oak, soft
tannins and balanced acid.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
14.5 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
1.9 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.5 |
| Total SO2 |
113 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
28 |
| Ph |
3.8 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Fermented dry on the skins. Thereafter,
60% of the wine was matured in 2nd and 3rd fill American
oak barrels for 12 months. |
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Velvety maroon colour announces a complex,
upfront nose.An appealing wine with textured mulberry and
elegant fruit offset by pleasantly smokey aromas. Structured
with good tannins. A Cabernet with an attitude!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
14.5 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
2.2 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.6 |
| Total SO2 |
95 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
21 |
| Ph |
3.28 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Grapes were picked at full ripeness.
Wine was left to ferment dry on the skins. After fermentation
the wine was matured in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French and
American Oak barrels for 12 months. |
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| Kylix
03* Flagship blend* |
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| DESCRIPTION
Velvety maroon colour announces a complex,
upfront nose.An appealing wine with textured mulberry and
elegant fruit offset by pleasantly smokey aromas. Structured
with good tannins. A Cabernet with an attitude!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
13.94 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
2 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.9 |
| Total SO2 |
67 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
24 |
| Ph |
3.6 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
This blend is made up of 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz and 10% Merlot. Only the finest quality
wine was used. Wine matured in 100% New French and American
oak barrels for 18 months. |
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Dark Tawny colour.Ripe, luscious berry
fruits with hints of raisins, vanilla and spice from 5 year
barrel maturation.Concentrated mid-palate with silky tannins
and a wonderful long lingering finish.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
19 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
101.9 |
| Total Acid g/l |
4.5 |
| Total SO2 |
141 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
29 |
| Ph |
3.7 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
2004 vintage. Shiraz and Cabernet
Sauvignon grapes were used. Fermentation was stopped halfway
and spirits were added, therefore stopping the fermentation
and thus leaving half of the original, natural sugars left
over. (Fortification). Matured in oak barrels for 3 years. |
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| Kylix
03* Flagship blend* |
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| DESCRIPTION
Velvety maroon colour announces a complex,
upfront nose.An appealing wine with textured mulberry and
elegant fruit offset by pleasantly smokey aromas. Structured
with good tannins. A Cabernet with an attitude!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Alcohol Vol% |
13.94 |
| Residual Sugar g/l |
2 |
| Total Acid g/l |
5.9 |
| Total SO2 |
67 |
| Free SO2 mg/l |
24 |
| Ph |
3.6 |
WINEMAKERS NOTES
This blend is made up of 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz and 10% Merlot. Only the finest quality
wine was used. Wine matured in 100% New French and American
oak barrels for 18 months. |
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