Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Two-day cold macerationIndigenous yeast fermentationStainless-steel fermentationFive-day skin contactTank malolactic fermentationFine-lees aging20% French oakSix months oak aging
Grapes
Shiraz
Soils
ClayLoamShale
Producer
Jam Jar
South Africa
Jam Jar Wines is a South African producer sourcing grapes from vineyards around Paarl in the Western Cape. The vines, aged 10–15 years, grow on north- and north-west-facing slopes. Certified under South Africa’s Integrated Production of Wines (IPW) program, the producer reflects a commitment to sustainable viticulture. Its wines are crafted by winemaker Clayton Christians.