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Great Heart Red Blend 2019
South Africa, Swartland
Syrah, TInta Barocca, Cabernet Sauvignon
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
3.0 g/l residual sugar
5.35 g/l acidity
3.72 pH
Vineyard
From 4 dry farmed bush vine parcels in the Swartland, aged 16 40 years. Planted in decomposed Granite and Slate soils.
Training: Goblet / Head
Vine density: 3000
Yield: 30 hl/ha
Winemaker
Andrea Mullineux & Gynore Fredericks
Viticulture
We follow reasoned farming practices, including the use of using cover crops, mulch, beneficial insects and home made composts
Vinification
50% whole cluster on the Syrah and Tinta Barocca. Rest destemmed and crushed. Fermentation was indigenous yeasts. Pigeage was once or twice per day. Total maceration was from 4 to 6 weeks. Malolactic fermentation and 11 months maturation in neutral 225L, 500L and 5000L vats.
Maturation
11 Months in neutral 225L, 500L and 5000L vats.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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