SOUTH AFRICA
Wildekrans Pinotage
2016 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Bush vines planted on a south facing slope. |
| Soil Type: |
Klapmuts, Escourt, Cartref and Bokkefvelt shale. |
| Vine Age: |
Over 10 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
7 tons/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 15 months.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Dark cherry and purple. |
| Nose: |
Fynbos, light peppery cloves with ripe plums. |
| Palate: |
Spiced red fruits. Lovely grip in the mouth of savory edged tannins with bright acidity. Vanilla spice comes through on the taste. Body is smooth and lush. There is a very long and generous finish. A lovely example. |
| Other: |
This Pinotage will go well with smoked duck, pulled pork, spicy BBQ or any meaty pizza. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
3.3 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.6 |
| pH: |
3.57 |
