Clean Slate Shiraz

All you really need for this wine is a magnificent view and an African sunset. Preferably in the bush, with the smell of wood fire smoke, baked red earth, crushed dried grass and the roar of a territorial lion in the distance.

Shiraz grows like it wants to fly away – especially on the precarious slopes of our windswept mountain in the Overberg Highlands. This is a registered 0.45ha single vineyard wine, planted in shattered slate and granitic rock at an altitude of 420m above sea level.

18months in American and French oak barrels; 2 rackings prior to bottling.

Picked at optimal phenological ripeness; gently destemmed to open top fermenters; 15% whole clusters; natural ferment with no added yeast or enzymes; gently hand plunged 4-6 times per day; pressed with a traditional basket press directly to barrel for aging.

Bruce Jack Wines is a South African producer known for sourcing fruit from distinctive vineyard sites across the Cape. From everyday drinking wines to limited releases, the range focuses on authenticity, value and wines that reflect the character of their origin.