Pinotage 2006

Winemaker`s Comments:
Intense fruity nose, compact blackberry, vanilla flavours, which are well supported by a soft oak integration, a dark ruby colour and velvety tannins; this elegant wine can be enjoyed now, it will reach its optimum in 3-5 years, to be enjoyed by itself, but also an ideal accompaniment with beef, game, venison, pasta and cheese.

 

Grape Variety:  100 % Pinotage
Location: Devon Vale Stellenbosch
Soil Type: Decomposed Granite
Planting Date: 1998
Harvest Date:  March 06, 2006
Sugar at Harvest: 26.5 Balling
Harvest Method: Hand picked
Harvest Volume: 5.3 to
Alcohol by Volume: 15.5 %
Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/l
Total Acid: 6.0 g/l
Volatile Acid: 0.68 g/l
Total Sulphur: 68 mg/l
ph: 3.4
Maturation: 12 Months in French Oak
Bottling Date: May 03, 2007
Award: Finalist ABSA Top 10