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Hoopenburg Shiraz 2016
Technical Analysis
Winemaker
: Helanie Olivier
Main Variety : Shiraz
Alcohol : 14.70 %vol
pH : 3.54
RS : 2.9 g/l
Total Acid : 5.6 g/l
Appellation : Stellenbosch
Characteristics
Type : Red
Style : Dry
Body : Medium
Taste : Fragrant


Tasting Notes
Some of the best Shiraz find their origins in Stellenbosch . Being cooler, the region gives the wine body and intensity. This wine is smooth and rich, well structured, with notes of delicate mingling spice on the nose. Fresh aromas of dark fruit are aplenty.
Ageing Potential
The wine can be enjoyed now and will age very well for the next 5 years.
Blend Information
100% Shiraz
Food Suggestions
This soft and palatable wine pairs well with a variety of medium to rare red meats, ox tail, goulash, casserole and venison.
In The Vineyard
The origin of these grapes stems from a single block 10 year old bush-vine vineyard in the Stellenbosch region.
About The Harvest
Harvesting took place late February at a balling of 25°.
In The Cellar
Skin fermentation was allowed for three weeks, where-after pressing, malolactic fermentation and ageing in second– and thirdfill French oak barrels occurred. Light filtration and bottling followed afterwards.

Other Vintages
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2019 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2018 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2017 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2016 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2015 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2014 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2013 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2011 Helanie Olivier Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2009 Neil Hawkins Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz (Bushvine) 2007 Neil Hawkins Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2006 Neil Hawkins Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2005 Neil Hawkins Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2002 Ernst Gouws Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2001 Ernst Gouws Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 2000 Ernst Gouws Shiraz
Hoopenburg Shiraz 1998 Ernst Gouws Shiraz

Tel: 021 884 4904   Fax: 021 884 4904   Email: info@hoopenburg.com  
R101 Old Paarl Road Muldersvlei Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa