Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2018
£13.95 incl. VAT
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Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2018 has a complex nose of blackberry, cranberry and dark cherries with savoury herbs and peppery spice. The palate impresses with ample dark fruit and subtle tannins that are underpinned with elegant oak use that adds to the structure of the wine.
Blend – Shiraz 58%, Mourvedre 34 %, Grenache 8%
A superb dinner accompaniment. A hearty stew with root vegetables or a roasted leg of venison served with caramelised onions and a dark cherry sauce. Best served at room temperature, or slightly chilled at around 16-18°C. A delicious wine to be enjoyed now or over the next five years.
VITICULTURE
These vineyards are all situated on South Westerly and Westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 100m-200m above sea level. All the vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system that allows for perfect containment of the sometimes vigorous growth habits of the Shiraz and Grenache varieties. Pruned to two-bud spurs, allowing for 16-18 bearers per running meter.
VINIFICATION
All cultivars were fermented separately in open red wine fermenters. The fermentation temperatures hovered around 26°C peaking at ±28°C. Regular pump overs helped with extracting intense colour and soft, pliable tannins. After fermentation, the wine was pressed and racked to 500l in French oak barrels with 20% new oak. The different components were aged for 12-16 months before blending.
