Samsara
Soft wood and white pepper, violets, vibrant red berries and orange peel arrest the nose. Samsara is full yet well-integrated with hints of plum and cherry, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. This wine is spectacular well-balanced and carries an exceptional fruit-driven palate. The whole bunch fermentation results in firm tannins and good acid which gives the wine an unbelievable length.
7,470 Ft 750 ml
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| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Paarl, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Shiraz |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 14 % |
| Ph | 3.46 |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 16600 / Litre |
| Awards | Gilbert&Gaillard - Gold |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 89 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 4 Stars |
In the Cellar
Samsara is made from Shiraz grapes of organically-grown vines that range from 11 to 18 years of age. They provide low yields of 4 to 8 tons of healthy, balanced fruit. The grapes were harvested in the early mornigs betwee 23° & 24° Balling. 10 to 15 % were whole-bunched fermented which adds unique body and length to the wine. The balance was gently de-stemmed and went into tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation begun. Following the natural fermentation cycle, we allowed warmer ferments peaking between 30 and 32° Celsius and lasted 7 to 10 days. Our healthy grapes enabled a long post-fermentation maceration that took place over 25 to 30 days. Thereafter the wine was taken to 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill 225-litre French Oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was aged in barrels for 12 to 16 months.
About the winery: Avondale
Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates their view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy, plants, animals, people and even their buildings are part of a complex web of relationships and networks; interconnected and interdependent. Avondale is certified organic and practices bio-dynamic agriculture, but they go beyond both these beneficial systems of natural farming by also using the best 21st Century science, technology and knowledge to enhance sustainability.
The Paarl Region
Paarl, a scenic town some 50 km from Cape Town, is situated beneath a large granite outcrop, which is the second largest in the world, the biggest being Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) in Australia. It is formed by three rounded domes, the most prominent of which is named Paarl Rock (which means pearl rock) as it gleams in the early morning light, especially after it has rained. A large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, which has the second most vineyard plantings in the winelands. These include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz, which have the best potential, particularly the latter. More recently, typically Mediterranean varieties such as Viognier and Mourvèdre have been planted on warmer slopes. The Paarl district includes two wards, each with its own characteristics: Simonsberg-Paarl, on the northern and eastern foothills of the Simonsberg, prime wine-growing terroir recognised for Chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends; and Voor Paardeberg, with its distinctive granite outcrop, long a source of top-quality grapes for top producers and now becoming a star in its own right.
