Beacon Shiraz 2014 (1.5L) Magnum
R1,700.00 Member priceR1,500.00
The Beacon Shiraz 2014 Magnum is a rich, full-bodied Shiraz with aromas of ripe plum, violet, and cinnamon, showing firm structure and lasting complexity.
Technical Specs:
Food Pairing
Enjoy the Beacon Shiraz 2014 Magnum with grilled lamb, grass-fed beef, or venison. It has excellent structure and will mature gracefully for five to eight years.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a dark ruby-red colour with aromas of ripe plum, violet, and cinnamon. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with firm tannins and layers of fruit and spice.
More details
The Beacon Shiraz 2014 (1.5L) Magnum comes from a dry-farmed vineyard planted in 1995 on deep Glenrosa soils. These soils retain moisture well and help the crop ripen early during Paarl’s long, warm summers. The north-west-facing vines grow as bush vines, pruned to three to five bearers per vine depending on growth. Careful summer canopy management reduces wind damage, while green cropping at 80% veraison ensures even ripening.
Harvest took place on 19 February 2014, about two weeks later than usual due to late-summer rain and cooler weather. The grapes were harvested at 25° Balling, then brought to the cellar in small lug boxes. After destalking and hand sorting, the fruit was placed into open French oak fermenters (foudres). Manual punch-downs were done three times a day, followed by a two-day post-fermentation maceration. The wine was basket pressed and completed malolactic fermentation in French oak 30% new barrels and the remainder in second and third fill. It matured for 20 months before bottling.
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