Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2022

Harvested early in the morning, the grapes are hand-selected and sorted. Only the healthiest grapes are destemmed and crushed. Cold maceration is done for two days to achieve optimum colour extraction before fermentation. During fermentation pump-overs are done 3 times daily and Malolactic fermentation was competed in tank. The wine was racked into French oak Barrels and aged for 12 months in 30% second fill and 70% older tight grain barrels.

Pure, distinct with layered black fruit purity and elegant freshness. This Pinotage is a beautiful, pure expression of South African grape. Typical plum and dark cherry aromas on the nose followed through on the palate overlaid with nuances of coffee mocha and enhanced with a smooth silky mouthfeel with juicy tannins on the finish

RED MEAT
Game meat

 

POULTRY
Smoked duck

 

VEGETARIAN
Bean soup

Bottle: 750ml
Colour: Red
Cultivar: Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Range: Vineyard Collection
Style: Dry Red Wine

 

ANALYSIS

Alc.: 14.0%    RS: 2.8 g/l    TA: 5.6 g/l    pH: 3.50

2023 Platters Wine Guide 4 Stars

The grapes grow on high potential decomposed granite, Hutton soils, about 250 meters above sea level which enables slow ripening of the grapes under perfect macro-climatic conditions. This soil type is rich in nutrients and moisture and thus has the ability to nurture the vines until the grapes are harvested.