Rijks Private Cellar Pinotage 2009

This world-class wine has a deep ruby red colour. An orchestra of red berries, cherry and plum aromas are present, while backed by pure Pinotage fruit. These red fruit aromas carry through onto a rich palate supported by a good concentration of tannin and well-integrated oak.

Recommended to be served at 17° C

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.46 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.46 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter's Wine Guide 2014 - 4½ stars
2013 SAWi Awards - Platinum
2013 SAWi Award for best Red Wine
2013 SAWi Award for best Pinotage
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 - Bronze
ABSA Pinotage Top 10 finalist
Double Gold Michelangelo
Trophy winner at International Wine & Spirits Competition for best Pinotage in the world
Trophy at Michelangelo for best Pinotage
Trophy at Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show for best Pinotage
Rated as 1 of the Top 100 wines in SA

ageing : 15 Years after vintage

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Aspect: west-north-west & east

about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.
Yield: 5.8t/ha

in the cellar : A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by doing manual punch downs 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels. A total of 50% new, 30% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill barrels were used for ageing.

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