La Capra Pinotage 2009

Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose. The Palate is supple with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity. A fruity and medium-bodied style.


variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Fairview Wines
winemaker : Anthony de Jager
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.42  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Grapes are sourced mainly, from Paarl and Agter-Paarl areas, with a small proportion of fruit from Swartland region. The vineyards are trellised and mostly unirrigated.

in the cellar : Grapes were destalked and whole berry fermented in stainless steel tanks and barrel. After fermentation the wine was pressed off and matured for 8 months prior to bottling. French and American barrels were used, 3-5 years in age.

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