Name: Pinotage 2020
SKU: 9473
Price: 180.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Pinotage 2020

R180.00

The 2020 vintage stood out for its elegance. This wine is made in a much lighter style than most commercial Pinotage, but we believe the brightness and freshness of this wine truly represent the wonderful site on which the vineyard is planted. Earlier picking and gentle handling in the cellar allow the fruit to truly shine. The colour is bright red and on the nose, you will find loads of red cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and blossoms, balanced by a faint whiff of damp soil. The beautiful fruit on the nose carries through to a palate that is elegant, with finely grained tannins. The finish is pleasantly dry, without being astringent.

This extraordinary wine has been stored and matured under optimal conditions in our Vinotéque, for you to get the very best out of your fine wine experience.

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Categories:Private Collection, Red Wine Tag:Private Collection

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Additional information

Description

Winemaker’s comments:

The grapes were hand-picked at physiological ripeness and destemmed into open fermenters. The crusher was removed, so the berries were left whole which, combined with only gentle pump-overs and cool fermentation temperatures, allowing for a soft extraction. The fermenting juice was pressed off the skins before fermenting dry, to prevent any bitterness at the end of ferment.

Food Pairing

Enjoyed with game meat, curry dishes, or with a creamy wild mushroom risotto.

Additional information

Vintage:	2020
Cultivar:	Pinotage
Cellaring Potential:	Drinking beautifully now, but will reward cellaring for 3 or more years.
Alc:	13.43%
TA:	5.1 g/l
pH:	3.55
RS:	1.6 g/l
Appellation:	Stellenbosch
Terroir:	Predominately weathered Table Mountain sandstone.
Vinification Details:	The grapes were hand-picked at physiological ripeness and destemmed into open fermenters. The crusher was removed, so the berries were left whole which, combined with only gentle pump-overs and cool fermentation temperatures, allowing for a soft extraction. The fermenting juice was pressed off the skins before fermenting dry, to prevent any bitterness at the end of ferment. Oak maturation: 18 months in older oak barrels