THORNGROVE WINES Shiraz 2020

The lightly crushed grapes were held at a cool temperature for several days, in order to extract colour and taste, before being allowed to warm up and ferment with daily punch-downs and pump-overs. 10% whole bunches were used to add richness, freshness and complexity and the wine was further left on the skins post-primary fermentation before being carefully pressed for maturation, after which malolactic fermentation continued.

The wine was matured on a carefully selected blend of toasted and untoasted French Oak for 12 months, using 40% new oak designed to retain the freshness of fruit but enhance the typical tastes of this cultivar.

This unfiltered wine is packed with fruit and is complimented with the aroma of violets, so typical of the Swartland Shiraz', but with the trademark delicate peppery finish. It is subtly supported by undertones of coconut and mocha courtesy of the beautiful French Oak.

Soft and lush with great mid-palate and mouthfeel, this Shiraz is big and serious enough to stand up to most foods but soft enough to enjoy on its own.

Whilst it is already drinking very nicely, it will benefit from a few years laying down, and can be cellared for 7-10 years.