SOUTH AFRICA
Wildekrans Pinotage
2007 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
From the Botriver Ward, vineyard planted with a density of 4000 vines per ha. |
| Soil Type: |
Bokkeveld shale |
| Vine Age: |
10 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
February 2007. |
| Yield: |
6 t/ha |
Vinification:
Sourced from low yielding vineyards from the Wildekrans Wines Estate on the Botriver Ward, which is a subdivision of the Walker Bay appellation.
After early morning harvest, cool grapes are brought into the cellar and then undergo 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.
80% of this wine was matured in medium toasted French Oak barrels and 20% in heavy toasted American Oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Light ruby red. |
| Nose: |
Cinnamon, spices along with some notes of red berries. |
| Palate: |
This Pinotage has a silky texture which is characterized by flavors of red berries and spice that linger on the palate. |
| Other: |
This is a soft styled Pinotage; it will complement well; grilled steak, beef stir fry, pan fried chicken livers or even a Cajun dishes. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.1 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.4 |
| pH: |
3.64 |
