SOUTH AFRICA
Wildekrans Pinotage
2005 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
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| Vine Age: |
10 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
February |
| Yield: |
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Vinification:
Sourced from a single, low yielding and trellised vineyard. The grapes are harvested early in the morning to keep them fresh.
The grapes underwent skin contact, cold maceration, for 3 to 4 days to extract soft tannins and ripe fruit flavors before allowing fermentation to begin. Throughout vinification handling was kept to a minimum to ensure that true fruit flavors were retained. The wine was matured in medium toasted French Oak for 9 months.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Deep violet. |
| Nose: |
Floral and raspberry aromas. |
| Palate: |
This is a soft, velvety and generous drinking wine with lively ripe lingering fruits. |
| Other: |
Can be enjoyed with almost anything; from pizza to Cajun chicken or cheese. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.4 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.3 |
| pH: |
3.36 |
