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Ridgeback Shiraz 2016
Product Code: 2679RB
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VITICULTURE. The vineyards used in this premium wine are North-South facing and grown in a combination of Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils. The vine shoots ... Read more
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- 75cl
- 2016
- 13.5% ABV
- Red Wine
- Natural Cork
- South Africa
- No Added Sulphur
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Delivery & Returns
Customer Reviews
VITICULTURE
The vineyards used in this premium wine are North-South facing and grown in a combination of Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils. The vine shoots are vertically trellised for optimal vine and bunch ripening. Irrigation is scheduled according to soil moisture monitoring and leaf water potential profiles. Grapes were handpicked from 12-14 February 2019.
WINEMAKING
Harvesting was scheduled to obtain optimal phenolic ripeness and to ensure the retention of the vibrant fruit flavour in the berries. The hand-harvested bunches were destalked onto a sorting table, where only the very best berries were selected for ferment. A whole berry component of about 30% reached the fermenter. For complexity and freshness, a 5% portion of ripe stalks were added to the berries in the tank. The mash was fermented in open top stainless steel fermenters at 24-28°c and ferment lasted 5-7 days. Judicious pump overs for extraction of flavour, aromatics and tannins were carried out 3-4 times daily during this time. The mash was immediately pressed after alcoholic fermentation was completed and the free run and pressed fractions were consolidated. The wine was then gravity fed to 225L barrels for secondary Malolactic fermentation. The wine was racked twice for clarification during the maturation period. Maturation lasted for 17 months in 37% first, 51% second and 12% third-fill French oak barrels. Blending of selected barrels was followed by a light filtration, before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Intense, upfront notes of dark cherry, cracked black pepper, liquorice and a hint of tobacco leaf are cradled by oak spice and suede tannins on the long savoury finish. The elegantly bold and mildly spicy nature of our Shiraz pairs well with robust flavours, such as Rump or Ribeye with blue cheese and truffle.
Our delivery charges are based on the number of bottles in your order, and each case can hold 12 x 75cl bottles as shown in the table below smaller and larger bottles are pro rata. We do not have a minimum order requirement.
Subject to stock availability and successful payment authorisation, we aim to despatch your order the next working day after you place your order. Our Standard Delivery is a next day service for most of the mainland UK from date of despatch, and The Highlands and Islands areas are on a 2-3 day service normally. As most orders are delivered via our chosen courier company, we cannot offer guaranteed delivery times, however the vast majority of orders placed arrive on the next working day. During busy periods these delivery times may extend. IF YOUR ORDER IS TIME CRITICAL PLEASE RING THE OFFICE TO GET MORE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON CURRENT DELIVERY TIME SCALES, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BUT PLEASE NOTE WE ARE COURIER DEPENDENT ONCE THE ORDER LEAVES US, SO WE CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE A DELIVERY DATE.
We are able to hold your order if you would like to organise a day when you are going to be in, to do this just indicate it in the notes box provided in the delivery area of the order process. Please add any other specific delivery requirements in the same box and we will do our best to ensure they are followed, or alternatively call us on 01472 852118 and we will do our best to help you. Our chosen Couriers deliver Monday to Friday between 8.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Please note it is not possible to specify a timed delivery, without incurring additional delivery charges, if this something you require please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please note that all our consignments normally REQUIRE A SIGNATURE on receipt. We will NOT be able to leave your order without someone taking the order in, we cannot leave your order unattended in a porch or garage etc., unless we get written confirmation from you that this is acceptable and that you will take full responsibilty if the parcel goes missing. However we are able to leave it with a neighbour or at an alternative address where they can take the goods in, please indicate this in the box for notes on the delivery page of the order process, if this is a requirement. If no-one answers the door, the address will be carded in the normal manner you should contact the courier or us to get the delivery rescheduled.
Orders under £30 in value will incur a small order £10 carriage charge to standard none surcharged UK delivery areas.
Domestic Delivery Charges
| Maximum Bottles | UK Delivery | Highlands | Islands | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (Half a case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £10.00 |
| 12 (1 case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £15.95 |
| 24 (2 cases) | £12.50 | £30.00 | £32.00 | £31.90 |
| 36 (3 cases) | £16.50 | £44.00 | £46.00 | £47.85 |
| 48 (4 cases) | £20.50 | £58.00 | £60.00 | £63.80 |
| 60 (5 cases) | £25.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £79.75 |
| 72 (6 cases) | £30.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £95.70 |
| 84 (7 case) | £35.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £111.65 |
| 600 (1 pallet) | £49.00 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £127.60 |
Highlands - Postcode Locations AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB37, AB38, AB40, AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB46, AB47, AB48, AB49, AB50, AB51, AB52, AB53, AB54, AB55, AB56, IV1, IV10, IV11, IV12, IV13, IV14, IV15, IV16, IV17, IV18, IV19, IV2, IV20, IV21, IV22, IV23, IV24, IV25, IV26, IV27, IV28, IV29, IV3, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV33, IV34, IV35, IV36, IV37, IV38, IV39, IV4, IV40, IV5, IV52, IV53, IV54, IV6, IV63, IV7, IV8, IV9, KW1, KW10, KW11, KW12, KW13, KW14, KW2, KW3, KW4, KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8, KW9, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA39, PA40, PH4, PH5, PH6, PH7, PH8, PH9, PH10, PH11, PH12, PH13, PH14, PH15, PH16, PH17, PH18, PH19, PH2, PH20, PH21, PH22, PH23, PH24, PH25, PH26, PH27, PH28, PH29, PH30, PH31, PH32, PH33, PH34, PH35, PH36, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH49, PH50
Islands - Postcode Locations IM, JE, GY, BT, BT1, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT18, BT19, BT2, BT20, BT21, BT22, BT23, BT24, BT25, BT26, BT27, BT28, BT29, BT29, BT3, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34, BT35, BT36, BT37, BT38, BT39, BT4, BT40, BT41, BT42, BT43, BT44, BT45, BT46, BT47, BT48, BT49, BT5, BT51, BT52, BT53, BT54, BT55, BT56, BT57, BT58, BT6, BT60, BT61, BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66, BT67, BT68, BT69, BT7, BT7, BT70, BT71, BT74, BT75, BT76, BT77, BT78, BT79, BT8, BT80, BT81, BT82, BT9, BT92, BT93, BT94, TR21, TR22, TR23, TR24, TR25, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, HS, KA27, KA28, KW15, KW16, KW17, PA20, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PH42, PH43, PH44, ZE
International Delivery Charges
| Country | 1-12 Bottles | 13-24 Bottles | 25-36 Bottles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Belgium | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Bulgaria | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Croatia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Czech Republic | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Denmark | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Estonia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Finland | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Germany | £36.00 | £72.00 | £108.00 |
| Greece | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Hungary | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Italy | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Latvia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Lithuania | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Luxembourg | £34.00 | £68.00 | £102.00 |
| Netherlands | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
| Poland | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Portugal | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
| Slovakia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Slovenia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
| Spain | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
