2022 Special Edition Pinotage
R 125.00
excludes shipping
A proud example of South Africa’s Signature variety.
| Variety: | 100% Pinotage |
| Style: | A prime example of a South African Pinotage. |
| Maturation: | After pressing, the wine was transferred to a combination of 300-litre French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. Each contributes to uplifting the fruit and bringing a harmonious structure to the palate. 5% in first-fill barrels for a period of 14-16 months and 20% in second-fill and 75% in third and fourth-fill barrels for the same period. |
| Characteristics: | A proud example of South Africa’s Signature variety. This Pinotage displays a beautiful rich purple colour with a bright crimson red hue. The nose is packed with bursts of mixed berry compote aromas and soft nuances of oak and vanilla that intertwine with juicy red fruit flavours to provide structure and length, Soft tannins and an elegant finish makes this wine the perfect partner to South African cuisine. |
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5,2 g/l
14.49% Vol
3,61
2,6 g/l
Grapes used for the production of this wine originate from the Paardeberg, Swartland and Breedekloof areas. The majority of the vineyards consist of bush-vines without irrigation. The grapes were hand-picked at an optimum ripeness of 24.5 degrees Balling. Fermentation took place at 22 to 24 degrees Celsius, with daily pump-overs and punchdowns.