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Slaley Pinotage 2003

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Slaley
Phone +27 21 865-2123
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eMail info@slaley.co.za
URL www.slaley.co.za
Address P.O. Box 119
Koelenhof
7605
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our wines » Slaley Pinotage 2003


technical analysis
Winemaker :  Shaun Turnbull
Main Variety :  Pinotage
Alcohol :  12.88  %vol
pH :  3.68
RS :  2.1 g/l
Total Acid :  5.6 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.73 g/l
Extract :  35.2
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  Red
Style :  Dry
WOODED
 
accolades
Previous vintage awards:
4 Stars - Platter
ABSA TOP 10
4 Stars - Grape
4 Stars - Wine
Silver - Mundus Vini - Germany 2005
 
tasting notes
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.
 
ageing potential
We strongly urge at least 5 years of ageing from date of vintage.
Drink from 2008 - 2012.
 
blend information
100% Pinotage
 
food suggestions
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.
 
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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