Colour: Deep ruby red with a purple edge.
Bouquet: Ripe prune and vanilla notes.
Palate: Dark, rich and juicy fruit flavours on the palate, supported by sweet and supple tannins.
Superb with red meat and game casseroles, roasts, mature soft cheeses and dark chocolate.
variety : Pinotage [ Pinotage ]
winemaker : Razvan Macici
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13.58 % vol rs : 3.3 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 5.7 g/l
type : Red body : Full wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Grapes for this classically-styled, optimally matured Pinotage, that reflects the elegance of its Pinot noir parentage coupled with a depth and richness of red fruit, were sourced from old dryland vineyards. These were established between 1980 and 1990 in well-drained, deep-red dryland soil. The vines, situated 150 to 200 meters above sea level, face in a north and north-westerly direction. Specific bunches and berries were selected in the cellar for vinification.
in the cellar : The grapes were fermented on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 25° to 28°C for 10 to 14 days. Once spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred the wine was transferred to a combination of first-fill French and American small oak for a maturation period of 24 months. Barrels were individually racked and regularly evaluated on taste before a selection was made for the final assemblage.