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Skoonma 2014
“Mother-in-law” An elegant four-varietal Rhône-style wine. Pairs well with dark chocolate
HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN SKOONMA (Mother-in-law) 2014
VARIETIES
85% Shiraz 8% Grenache 6% Mourvèdre 1% Viognier
AWARDS/RATINGS
John Platter: 3 Stars (2011, 2012), 3 and a half Stars (2013)
TASTING NOTES
Alcohol: ± 14.0% Vol
Appearance: Brick red to deep purple
Aroma: Spice, violets, black olive, dark chocolate, purple fruit
Palate: Generous mouthfeel, smooth tannins, delicate persistence
VINEYARD
Altitude: 210-289m
Soil: Sandy loan on clay; weathered sandstone with high organic content
Yield: 6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha)
VINIFICATION
Maceration: 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; 1-4 weeks extended maceration after fermentation; ±3 punch-downs per day
Fermentation temp: 24-26°C
Malolactic fermentation: In foudre
MATURATION
Shiraz and Viognier fermented together; last part of fermentation completed in foudre; Mourvedre and Grenache integrated into blend after fermentation; further 24 months maturation in French oak foudre
In bottle pre-release: 6-9 months
Ageing potential: 6-8 years and longer
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