Slaley Pinotage 2003

Earthy flavours and a strong minerality with aromas of truffle, cigar box and leather. Firm grip, powerful tannins with a typical Pinotage varietal character, coffee, toffee, cedar and pencil shavings. Good acid coming through on the back palate. We strongly urge at least 5 years of ageing from date of vintage.

Experiment while younger with good strong cheeses. Aged wines should be enjoyed with dry dishes such as game and roast pork. Try with meals where fruit is used to compliment the dish.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Slaley Wines
winemaker : Shaun Turnbull
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.88 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.68  ta : 5.6 g/l  va : 0.73 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Previous vintage awards:
4 Stars - Platter
ABSA TOP 10
4 Stars - Grape
4 Stars - Wine
Silver - Mundus Vini - Germany 2005

ageing : We strongly urge at least 5 years of ageing from date of vintage.
Drink from 2008 - 2012.

in the vineyard : Vineyard Information (Jaco Mouton)
Age of vines: 1957
Trellising: Bush
Pruning: Cordon with spurs
Soil: Deep Hutton
Position: South facing slope of Simonsberg on Slaley
Irrigation: Overhead sprinklers
Yield: 2.8 Ton/ha

about the harvest: Harvest date: 21 February 2003

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