Groote Post Salt of The Earth 2018
“Salt of the Earth” defined as being representative of the best, noblest elements of society. This wine is just that, with grapes sourced from pockets of excellence throughout the Darling wine district.
Analysis: Alc:14.43 RS:14.43 pH:2.4 TA:5.7
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Shiraz
Awards2021 Platter’s South African Wine Guide - 4½ Stars2020 Michael Angelo - Gold2020 Old Mutual Awards - Silver
In The VineyardShiraz Vines Planted: 2001Soil: HuttonYield: 6 t/haIrrigation: SupplementaryTrellising: 5 wire Perold Elevation: 200m Cinsault Vines Planted: 1976 Soil: HuttonYield: 4 t/haIrrigation: None Trellising: Bush vineElevation: 200m
The Harvest2018 was an excellent wine year with outstanding sugar and phenolic ripeness achieved throughout both cultivars.
In The CellarThe grapes of both cultivars were harvested on the same day and fermented together in open top tank fermenters. The free run juice was kept separate and underwent malolactic fermentation in 500 litre barrels. After malolactic fermentation the wine was racked and then put back in barrel for 14 months. The wood selection was 60% new 500 litre oak barrels and 40% older 500 litre oak barrels.
Blend: 67% Shiraz, 33% Cinsault
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
Wooded: ✔
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth 2024 | Lukas Wentzel | Cinsaut |
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth 2022 | Lukas Wentzel | Cinsaut |
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth Shiraz 2020 | Lukas Wentzel | Shiraz |
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth Shiraz 2019 | Lukas Wentzel | Shiraz |
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth 2018 | Lukas Wentzel | Shiraz |
| Groote Post Salt of The Earth 2015 | Lukas Wentzel | Shiraz |