Cape Jaffa Wines :: La Lune Shiraz 2006
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LA LUNE The La Lune range showcases wines which express true regionality and varietal distinctiveness with each vintage. 2006 provided ideal conditions for excellent fruit production, delivering low to medium yields, and produced wines displaying warm and well-balanced fruit characters. The wine was fermented in open top concrete tanks with minimal winemaking intervention and hand plunged twice daily, before extended maceration on skins for two weeks. It was matured in new French oak barriques for two years. Production is limited to around 250 dozen or ten barriques. Aromas of dark fruits and spice are complemented by hints of black and white pepper, while the palate is supple and spicy with a dry lingering finish.
Alcohol/Volume Peak drinking Serving suggestion “...(a) spicy, hearty, lively Hermitage-style shiraz with its volume jigger on full blast... Eminently sensible, utterly delicious… 93 points.” |