Shiraz

Pair with South African game, powerful cheeses such as young cheddar or gruyere or indulge by pairing with intricate dark bitter chocolate.

Early morning hand harvested at 25-26°B

Barrel maturation: Medium toast 225l barrels used, combination of medium and tight grain oak for 15 months, 1st fill 60%, 2nd fill 40%, 95% French, 5% American.

15% juice bleeding directly after crush, cold maceration for 2 days, pump over every 6 hours with 2 punch downs a day, maximum temperature 28°C; 14 days extended skin maceration.

Cederberg is a high-altitude wine estate in the remote Cederberg Wilderness Area, owned by the Nieuwoudt family for generations. With vineyards surrounded by rugged mountain terrain, the estate is known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and other South African wines shaped by altitude, isolation and dramatic growing conditions.