Thokozani was launched in 2002 as a project initiated by David Sonnenberg, third-generation owner of Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate in Wellington, South Africa. The purpose of Thokozani is to achieve sustainable economic empowerment and to make a discernible difference in the lives of the people who dedicate themselves to the company. In November 2020, Thokozani did a ground breaking dealwith its mother company, Diemersfontein Wines and bought a 55% share in Diemersfontein. This means that the staff of the company now ownes a majority share of Diemersfontein Wines.

ABOUT THE THOKOZANI SMV 2022

WINEMAKING	The grapes were harvested in three separate batches and fermented individually. Pre-fermentation cold soaking was given for 1 days before inoculation with yeast. Mourvèdre was pumped over every 3- 5 hours in a closed fermenter. The Shiraz was fermented in a closed fermenter and given combined pumping over 3-5 hours with alternative aerated pump overs.The wine was racked after alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The Mourvèdré was racked to barrel after malolactic fermentation in new french oak barrels and the Shiraz into tanks fitted with 100% new American oak staves. The Viognier component is from a small batch of natural sweet Viognier, adding fuller mouth feel and fruit to the wine.
TASTING NOTES	Smokey bacon, butterscotch, vanilla and sweet black fruit with spice followed onto the palate a savoury mix of fruit and mocha with silky tannins to finish.
FOOD PAIRING	Pair this wine with rich and hearty meat dishes or a traditional South African braai.

 

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

COMPONENTS	WINE OF ORIGIN	HARVEST DATE	YIELD
80% Shiraz, 19% Mourvèdre, 1% Viognier	Wellington	February 2022	6 Tonnes per Hectare

 

AEGING POTENTIAL	TEMPERATURE	ENERGY	PACKAGING
Mature for up to 12 years from harvest	Serve between 15ºC to 20ºC	(100 ml) E = 352 KJ / 85 Kcal	1354 grams per 750 ml bottle with 6 bottles per case

 

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ANALYSIS

ALCOHOL	TOTAL ACIDITY	RESIDUAL SUGAR	PH
14.0%	5.2 g/l	3.9 g/l	3.55

 

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