Boxhead Wines

2024

Shiraz

Swartland - South Africa
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About

This marks the third release of Boxhead Shiraz labeled W.O. Swartland instead of G.I. South Australia. Take a moment to absorb that—and consider the deep viticultural roots of these two “new world” regions: over a century in Australia and nearly four centuries in South Africa. This Swartland Shiraz, made by the boxiest of boxheaded winemakers, delivers richness balanced by mineral precision and firm tannins. After a very rainy winter, the 2024 growing season was dry, warm, and windy, which helped keep disease pressure low.

The parcels were harvested, primarily destemmed and placed whole-berry into stainless-steel fermenters.  Native yeast carried out the fermentation with routine pumpovers and after seven days on the skins, the lots were dry and then basket-pressed.  The wine then went to neutral oak for aging.  Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and after 10 months of aging the lots were selected and blended back to tank to settle.  The wine was bottled without fining and just with a coarse filtration and addition of sulfur.

Stats

  • Grapes: 100% Shiraz
  • Vine Age: Average: 15-years-old
  • Soil Type: Granitic
  • Viticulture: Sustainable - Dry-farmed
  • Fermentation: Native - stainless-steel (whole berry)
  • Skin Contact: 7 days
  • Aging: 10 months in neutral oak
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • pH: 3.5
  • Total Acidity: 5.5 g/L
  • Total SO2: 90 ppm
  • Total Production: 1,500 cases
  • UPC: 9342955000102

Tasting Note

This Shiraz is approachable yet far from simple. Black cherry, fig, boysenberry, and brambly vibes, all tied together with a kick of pepper and nutmeg. Smooth structure, round tannins—ready when you are.

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Boxhead Wines

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Swartland

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South Africa

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