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Simond 2005

The Simond is made for wine lovers looking for an accessible, high quality red wine at a price point that allows for regular enjoyment. The Simond is a careful blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The wine is lightly wooded, with a firm backbone and layers of complexity. The Simond is fruit forward in style and is ready to drink now accompanied by a wide variety of foods.

Available in 750ml under Stelvin and Neocork.

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Wine of Origin
Simonsberg-Paarl

Style & Tasting Notes
The wine bursts with rich, ruby hues, ripe flavours of blackcurrant and raspberry layered with caramel and chocolate. Hint of spice and succulent tannins with a silky finish.

Wine Making Notes
The grapes undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel fermenter. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine was blended and matured for 12 months. 50% of the wine was matured in 225L French oak barrels. Minimum fining and filtration followed before bottling and another 12 months of bottle maturation ahead of release.

Pairing Suggestions
Goes well with cheese dishes, tomato based dishes, pizza, pasta and richer meat dishes (such as lamb or ox-tail) and is great with a barbeque.

Cultivars
43% Shiraz, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 9% Malbec

Ageing Potential
Drink Now or through the end of 2010

Packaging
750ml with screwcap

Wine Specifications
Alcohol: 14% TA: 5.2 g/L pH: 3.7 Residual Sugar:4.4 g/L

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