Waterkloof Circle of Life Red 2021
- Waterkloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Jahrgang 2020 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
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€14.75*
Product information "Waterkloof Circle of Life Red 2021"
The Waterkloof Circle of Life Red is an immensely well integrated cuvée that combines the spicy peppery character of Syrah with the fresh fruity notes of Petit Verdots and the juiciness of Merlot. The attack on the palate is initially fresh and fruity with a pleasant play of acidity and unfolds further on the middle palate with ripe and slightly herbaceous nuances and finely elegant tannins. The finish is long and pleasantly soft and lingers deliciously long after the last sip. A wine with a lush creamy texture, stunning depth and captivating intensity!
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In order to preserve a maximum of aroma, the grapes were harvested early in the morning and the grapes still reached the winery in a cool place. While the typical Bordeaux grape varieties (Merlot, Petit Verdot) were destemmed before fermentation, the cellar master did not do this for the Rhone grape variety (Shiraz) and worked with the whole grapes on the bunch. The fermentation was spontaneous with wild yeasts in open wooden tanks. The mash cake was submerged twice a day. Before the wine was pressed, it remained on the skin for a good month. The wines matured separately in French barriques (20% new wood) for 18 months before being bottled blended.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 13.5 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 5.2 |
| acidity level: | low |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| allergens: | contains sulfite |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| category: | frühling |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| distributor: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| grape varietals: | Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz/Syrah |
| main grape varietal: | Petit Verdot, Shiraz/Syrah |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2026 |
| pH value: | 3.77 |
| residual sugar: | 2.0 |
| serving temperature: | 14-16 |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2021 |
| wine and food pairings: | Kalb |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Nadia Barnard-Langenegger |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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