Black Fruit, Preserved Fruit, and Herbal, Smokey, Sweet Spice, and Leather / Earthy
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): High (More than 14%)
Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Pinotage
Winemaking:
Malolactic Fermentation
Maturation: 13-18 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Roast Game, Tomahawk, Venison
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
The story of Pinotage is littered with episodes of coincidence and good fortune.
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Pinotage from Simonsberg, Stellenbosch.
Taste Profile: Shaly soils add minerality and perfume to the wine, with a natural elegance of structure. The over-riding impression is youthfulness and vibrancy, which bodes well for the ageing potential of the wine. The 50% new oak is well-integrated owing to the extended maturation period. The entry on the palate is round and elegant, with good tannin structure to support the abundance of fruit on the palate.
Winemaking Process: A combination of first, second and third-fill barrels were used, comprising 50% new oak. The wine was matured for 18 months, prior to blending and bottling
