David Finlayson The Pepper Pot 2019

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

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.

Technical Analysis
alc	14.43
rs	2.8
pH	3.5
ta	5.7
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group	The Pepper Pot
Other
Winemaker	David Finlayson
Variety	Shiraz
BlendPercent	49% Syrah, 17% Mourvedre, 16% Carignan, 7% Tannat, 7% Grenache, 4% Cinsaut
FoodSuggest	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.
Ageing	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
Cellar	Fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks using different techniques on batches. Soft pressed to allow fruit dominant characteristics.
Harvest	All grapes were hand picked.
Vineyard	Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay
Style
body	Medium
style	Dry
taste	Herbaceous
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle