Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2020
- Flagstone Winery
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 points
€22.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2020"
The Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz manifests in the glass with a deep, dark plum color, captivating the senses with an impressively intricate bouquet of white pepper, aromatic cedar, fresh mint, and rich dark fruit aromas. These scents are beautifully rounded out by subtle spice notes, crafting an engaging aromatic experience. On the palate, the wine exhibits thrilling complexity as it follows through on the flavorful promises of the nose, revealing delightful nuances that play harmoniously. This full-bodied and rounded Shiraz features velvety tannins that show themselves even at this early stage. Its finish is characterized by lovely fruit notes, a balanced acidity, and remarkable persistence, perfectly complementing this outstanding tasting experience. A world-class Shiraz, impeccably balanced!
The grapes for the Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz were meticulously hand-picked, cooled overnight upon arrival at the winery. Following a controlled cold maceration phase lasting four to five days at 6-10°C, the wine was fermented in open steel tanks at regulated temperatures of 25-30°C. After fermentation, it aged for 14 months, with two-thirds in American oak barrels and the remainder in older French oak barrels.
This wine is produced without animal products, utilizing plant-based proteins instead, preserving its character while enhancing its vegan-friendly profile.
| Main grape varietal: | Shiraz/Syrah |
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| Wine region: | Coastal Region |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| certification labels: | Vegan |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| fairtrade | organic | vegan: | Vegan |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 89/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2020 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | red wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 points
- 2019 vintage - John Platter: 4.5 stars
- 2019 vintage - Veritas Awards 2024: Gold
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Kudufilet |
| Grape varietals | 95% Shiraz, 2,5 % Mourvedre, 2, 5% Pinotage |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 16-18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2028 |
| Winemaker | Gerhard Swart |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.5 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 3.6 |
| pH-value | 3.5 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.7 |