Touch Pinotage 2022

R1,200.00

Bottle Price R200 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R1200

The bouquet is loaded with ripe, brambly berry and plum aromas that are hit with complementary notes of black pepper and a touch of cocoa powder.

 

Cultivar

100% Pinotage

Characteristics

Medium-bodied red wine. Fruit driven.

Tasting Notes

A dense, full-fruited and powerful wine, the bouquet is loaded with ripe, brambly berry and plum aromas that are hit with complementary notes of black pepper and a touch of cocoa powder. The palate is plush and decadent, with superb balance between the supple yet structured tannins, ample acidity and bold black-fruit flavours.

In the Vineyard

Soil: Low yielding, well-drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 6,4 tons/Ha
Aspect: west-north-west

Harvest

Grapes were night-harvested, 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 pumping the juice over the skins 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 20 months in 20% 2nd fill, 40% 3rd fill, and 40% 4th fill French oak barrels.

Ageing Potential

8 Years after vintage.

Serving Temperature

Recommended to be served at 14°C.

Analysis
Winemaker Adriaan Jacobs
Viticulturist Neville Dorrington
Residual sugar 3.8g/l
Acidity 6.0 g/l
ph 3.49
Alcohol 14.0%
Appellation Tulbagh

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