COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Rickety Bridge Private Cellar
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rickety Bridge Shiraz hails from the Franschhoek Valley in South Africa's Coastal Region. The estate's history is notable, with roots tracing back to 1694 and a significant connection to Paulina De Villiers, an early female landowner. The wine's name, 'Rickety Bridge,' is inspired by an old railway bridge that once spanned the river onto the property, with the 'Sleeper' designation specifically referencing the wooden sleepers of that bridge. This offers a unique narrative of heritage and place.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate history dates back to 1694.
Fact 02
Named after an old railway bridge on the property.
Fact 03
One of South Africa's first female landowners received the land in 1797.
Fact 04
The 'Sleeper' name references the bridge's wooden sleepers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rickety Bridge Shiraz is produced using natural fermentation, with the wine subsequently aged for twelve months in French oak barrels. This process is guided by the estate's philosophy of blending historical context with contemporary winemaking practices to express the character of the Franschhoek Valley.
