Tasting notes
Dark ruby red colour. Spicy nose with hints of lavender, cinnamon, coriander and red berries in the background. Aromas carry through on a rich, velvety palate which ends with a fine tannin structure.

Decanting & Serving temperature   
To release all flavours and to allow to breathe, please decant 1 hour before consumption. Recommended to be served at optimal temperature of 17 ºC

Cultivars
Shiraz [82%]; Mourvedre [11%]; Viognier [7%]

Analysis
Alcohol : 14.5%
Sugar : 3.0 g/l
Acidity : 6.8 g/l
pH : 3.45

Harvest date  - 18 February & 19 February 2005

Vinification & Maturation details
Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours. 48 hours cold maceration (10ºC) prior to fermentation. MLF took place in barrels, after which these 3 varieties were blended and matured for 20 months in 33% New and 67% 2nd fill French Oak barrels.

Bottling date - May 2007
Production - 520 x 6
Ageing potential  - 15 Years

Release date
Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the true character of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk's Private Cellar wines. This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 3 months. After many tastings and discussions it was only released in August 2008.