Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2017

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.43 %vol

pH - 3.5

RS - 2.8 g/l

Total Acid - 5.7 g/l

Volatile Acidity - 0.81 g/l

SO2 - 77 mg/l

Free SO2 - 28 mg/l

Appellation - Coastal Region

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Herbaceous

Tasting Notes

Made from grown grapes in the Stellenbosch and Paarl regions, this wine is created to show the fresh, fruity and spice driven flavours of these Rhone varietals. The colour is youthful and purple/red. The nose is one of crushed black pepper, dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis.

Ageing Potential

The Pepper Pot 2016
-Gold: Michelangelo Awards
-91 points: James Suckling.com
-91 points: Neal Martin August 29, 2018 - Vinous

The Pepper Pot 2015
-88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
-Gold: Gold Wine Awards

The Pepper Pot 2014
-Gold: Gold Wine Awards

The Pepper Pot 2013
-Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
-88 points: eRobert Parker
-88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

The Pepper Pot 2012
-89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

The Pepper Pot 2011
-88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
-Commended at International Wine Challenge 2012
-Best Value Award 2012

The Pepper Pot 2010
-87 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

The Pepper Pot 2007
-88 points: eRobert Parker

Blend Information

49% Syrah, 17% Mourvedre, 16% Carignan, 7% Tannat, 7% Grenache, 4% Cinsaut

Food Suggestions

Pure, clean dark red berry flavours flow onto a smooth palate with sufficient structure to warrant enjoyment with food such as Gourmet Pizza with Carpaccio and rocket salad.

In The Vineyard

Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

Fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks using different techniques on batches. Soft pressed to allow fruit dominant characteristics.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2017	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2016	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2015	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2014	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2013	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2012	David Finlayson	Shiraz
Edgebaston The Pepper Pot 2011	David Finlayson	Shiraz