R5,400.00
This wine has a multi-layered fruit spectrum, which ranges from ripe red fruit aromas to spicy elegance and a blackberry richness. These expressive aromas carry through onto a rich, creamy palate where it lingers for moments after. The 2016 shows the power of the vintage, without compromising elegance and finesse. Silky, well-integrated and graphite tannins, ensures great longevity.
100% Pinotage.
Full bodied red wine. Fruit driven food wine.
This wine has a multi-layered fruit spectrum, which ranges from ripe red fruit aromas to spicy elegance and a blackberry richness. These expressive aromas carry through onto a rich, creamy palate where it lingers for moments after. The 2016 shows the power of the vintage, without compromising elegance and finesse. Silky, well-integrated and graphite tannins, ensures great longevity.
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist.
Yield: 5,6 tons/Ha
Aspect: West-North-West.
Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain freshness & flavours.
Grapes were hand picked at night. A 56 hours cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation. Pigeage took place 3 times per day to extract tannin and colour. Skins were pressed at 5°B. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in 66% new and 34% 2nd fill French oak barrels.
A strict selection of 3 barrels.
10 to 12 Years after vintage. Serving Temperature: Recommended to be served at 17°C.
Winemaker | Adriaan Jacobs |
Viticulturist | Neville Dorrington |
Residual sugar | 3.4 g/l |
Acidity | 5.9 g/l |
ph | 3.4 |
Alcohol | 15.0 % |
Appellation | Tulbagh |