Family Reserve Shiraz

Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

For the first time not all the grapes for this wine were sourced from our home farm at Kleine Zalze. Aside from the 2 blocks normally used, a touch of fruit from the Faure farm was used too. This was done to add a touch of classical elegance to the final blend. The 2016 vintage was slightly warmer and drier than 2015. That said, however, Shiraz thrives in Mediterranean climates and the fruit showed excellent concentration whilst retaining freshness and elegance.

Maturation took place for 20 months in 70% new French oak barrels.

Grapes were hand harvested early in the morning, de-stemmed and sorted before being transferred to stainless steel tank for fermentation. The perfect structure in the wine was achieved through a combination of open and closed pump overs and careful monitoring to ensure the best balance possible.

Kleine Zalze wines are marked by a classical structure and complexity matched by a vibrant flavour intensity. Discernibly South African in style, they are refreshing, beautifully balanced and well-suited to food. Our wines are made according to traditional methods with minimal cellar intervention, but supported by modern equipment.