Ratings
90 points Decanter (Constitution Road Shiraz 2009)
Identity
| Producer | Robertson Winery |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Wine of Origin (WO) |
| Grapes | 100% Syrah |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | 6.5 g/L residual sugar |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Youthful ruby red color |
| Aroma | Freshly crushed black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, brambly red berry fruit, rich mulberry, white pepper, black olives, smoky, woody notes, vanilla, sweet spice, leather, rubber, plum |
| Palate | Soft and supple palate, low tannin, good fruit, generous oak influence, warm climate Syrah characteristics, astringent notes in some vintages, balanced acidity |
| Finish | Long finish with balanced subtle oak and spice, smooth tannins, lingering pepper and fruit flavors |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with chili con carne, mild curry dishes, hearty meat stews, beef, venison |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 6.50 |
| Aging Process | Aged 8 months, 80% in French oak barrels and 20% in American oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks after destemming and gentle pressing |
Terroir
| Limestone-rich soils across more than 40 plots |
Interesting facts
| Robertson Winery was established in 1941 in a disused small stone church built by the community. The Shiraz is made by a co-operative of local growers in Robertson Valley, a privileged wine region in South Africa. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 06002039005845 |