Rising River Shiraz sweetness_demi-sec The 32-year old Mourvedre vines

The 32-year old Mourvedre vines are planted on a south-facing plot in schist soils

The palate brings sweet mandarin

A proportion of the wine was matured in various oak for six months: 60% of the oak was medium to heavy toast American oak and 40% of the oak was medium toast French oak

chutney & fruit

Syrah vines have a tendency to overcrop which can lead to thin wines if not controlled

Rising River Shiraz sweetness_demi-sec The 32-year old Mourvedre vinesThe fruit is harvested from selected vineyards across the Western Cape. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel with daily punching down for maximum extraction of colour and tannins. The wine is matured in old French oak barrels for 12 months before bottling. Aromas of of black pepper, cedar and ripe black fruits. The palate is rich with blackberry, blackcurrant and violet hints. Lovely smooth, soft tannins backed up with balancing, refreshing