Onyx Shiraz 2003

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Shiraz
Alcohol - 14.5 %vol
pH - 3.57
RS - 2.5 g/l
Total Acid - 5.89 g/l
Appellation - Groenekloof/Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red
Body - Full


Accolades

Veritas 2006 - Gold
International Wine Challenge 2006 - Seal of Approval
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Gold Medal
Veritas 2005 - Bronze

Tasting Notes

Veritas 2006 - Gold
International Wine Challenge 2006 - Seal of Approval
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Gold Medal
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Spicy notes on the nose with aromas of coffee and mocha, accompanied by a full-bodied and well balanced palate. Great concentration of lingering fruit, the palate is seduced by the wines sheer opulence.

Ageing Potential

Drink now and over the next 5 to 10 years.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.
Terroir: Deep dark coloured soils from decomposed granite in the Darling hills.
Vineyards: Bush vine/dry land
Climate: The climate is positively influenced by the Atlantic Ocean with sunny days and cool nights.


About The Harvest

Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 25°C

In The Cellar

Agening: A combination of new and second fill 300 litre French Oak barrels. Aged for 15 months, with an additional 6 months bottle ageing before release.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Onyx Shiraz 2007 Abe Beukes and Johan Nesenberend Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2006 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2003 Abe Buekes Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2003 Abe Beukes Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2002 Abe Beukes Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2001 Abe Beukes Shiraz
Onyx Shiraz 2000 Abe Beukes Shiraz

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