2007 Luddite Shiraz x 6 bottles 750ml

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R2,700 - R3,200

Hammer

R2,600

2007 Luddite Shiraz x 6 bottles 750ml

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PLEASE NOTE THIS WINE IS IN JOHANNESBURG
Niels established Luddite Wines, a small family-run wine farm situated on the slopes of the Houw Hoek Mountains, just outside Bot River. Assisted by his wife, Penny, who takes care of the vineyards, Niels focuses solely on his favourite varietal, Shiraz.

The 2007 vintage could well prove to be the best vintage of the first decade of the 21st century. Long even ripening with cool temperatures and balanced fruit coming into the cellar. With a higher percentage of our own grapes coming in, the benefit of dry land farming is starting to show. Smaller berries, better flavour intensity and great natural acidity means that the wine makes itself.

Malolactic fermentation took place on the skins where after the wine was pressed and put into 95% French Oak and 5% Hungarian Oak barrels. 25% of these barrels were new with the rest being 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill.

‘Powerful 2007 (but just 14% alc), tasted last edition, elegant & fresh. Dark fruit mingled with crushed black pepper, oriental spices. Broad palate, finely textured tannin; subtle oak. Lengthy finish.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2012, 4.5 Stars

‘One expects the finish to be powerful and overbearing. On the contrary, it is composed and refined, attesting to some competent winemaking.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 91/100