SOUTH AFRICA
Wildekrans Pinotage
2013 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Bush vines planted on a south facing slope. |
| Soil Type: |
Klapmuts, Escourt, Cartref and Bokkefvelt shale. |
| Vine Age: |
Between 5 and 25 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
7 t/ha. |
Vinification:
Harvested at 25 balling, handpicked and delicately crushed. Cold soaked through the night. Fermentation was started the next morning, pump overs every 4 hours. Lightly pressed and matured in french oak barrels for 18 months.
80% matured in 225 liters French medium toast oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Deep purple hues. |
| Nose: |
Fresh mint and fynbos (local vegetation similar to garrigue). |
| Palate: |
Delicate fruit flavors; Cherry, raspberry and plum, finesse on the mid-palate with elegant fruits and well integrated oak. |
| Other: |
Will pair well with seared steak, spare ribs with BBQ sauce or lamb skewers on the grill. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
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| TA (g/l): |
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| pH: |
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