Tasting notes
Wine has a deep ruby red colour. An orchestra of cherry tobacco 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 oak which is well integrated.

Decanting & Serving temperature
To release all flavours and to allow to breathe, please decant 1 hour before consumption. Recommended to be served at optimal temperature of 17 ºC.

Cultivars
100% Pinotage

Analysis
Alcohol: 14.39%
Sugar: 2.4 g/l
Acidity: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.40

Harvest date
26 January & 4 February 2005

Vinification & Maturation details
Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours. 48 Hours cold maceration (10 ºC) prior to fermentation. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 18 months in 35% new and 15% 2nd fill French and 25% new and 25% 2nd fill American oak barrels.

Bottling date - August 2007
Production - 1700 x 6
Ageing potential - 15 Years

Release date
Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the true character of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk's Private Cellar wines. This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 4 months. After many tastings and discussions it was only released in December 2008.