SOUTH AFRICA
Six Hats Pinotage
2009 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Tafelberg sandstone soils with gravel underground. |
| Vine Age: |
14 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
Feb 2009 |
| Yield: |
Below 6 tons per hectare. |
Vinification:
Grapes were handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours to obtain the desired color and flavor, fermentation is started with selected yeasts strains under controlled conditions at 26 °C. Malolactic fermentation also took place in tank and was matured for six months on French and American oak staves.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Bright red |
| Nose: |
Aromas of red fruit, spice and Christmas cake. |
| Palate: |
A medium bodied wine with an intense red colour and typical aromas of ripe strawberries and plums. Well balanced with soft oak and vanilla. |
| Other: |
This Pinotage will pair well with a mild lamb curry or any dish complemented with a little spice. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.31 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.75 |
| pH: |
3.77 |
