Reserve Pinotage 2021

Reserve Pinotage 2021

R4,380.00

Bottle Price R730 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R4380

Special Reserve selection from 15 of the finest barrels.

This 2021 Pinotage displays a deep, dark red hue with intense darker red fruit aromas of black cherry, plum, and cranberry, accented by subtle coconut and cinnamon spice on the nose. These rich aromas seamlessly transition to a creamy, full-bodied palate, where they linger elegantly post-sip. Silky, well-integrated tannins ensure perfect harmony and balance, highlighting the wine’s refined structure and oak-driven complexity.

 

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Cultivar

100% Pinotage.

Characteristics

Full bodied red wine. Fruit driven food wine.

Tasting Notes
This 2021 Pinotage displays a deep, dark red hue with intense darker red fruit aromas of black cherry, plum, and cranberry, accented by subtle coconut and cinnamon spice on the nose. These rich aromas seamlessly transition to a creamy, full-bodied palate, where they linger elegantly post-sip. Silky, well-integrated tannins ensure perfect harmony and balance, highlighting the wine’s refined structure and oak-driven complexity.
In the Vineyard

Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 6.4 tons/Ha
Aspect: West-North-West & East
Trellis: 70% raised bush vine and 30% trellised (VSP)

Harvest

Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.

Cellar Practices

A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by doing manual punch downs 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels, after which it was matured for 22 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the finest 20 barrels.

Ageing Potential

15 years after vintage.

Serving Temperature

Recommended to be served at 17°C.

Analysis
Residual sugar 2.5 g/l
Acidity 6.0 g/l
ph 3.45
Alcohol 14.0 %
Appellation Tulbagh

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