Estate Pinotage 2024

BLEND
100% Pinotage

TASTING NOTES
Aromas of black plum, mulberry and toffee apple with hints of potpourri and coconut. Dry, full-bodied wine, deep and concentrated on the palate with flavours of black cherry, plum and dark chocolate. Elegant tannins with a flavoursome finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Excellent served with red meat dishes and vegetables topped with flavourful sauces such a teriyaki, plum or barbecue sauce. Also pairs well with roasts, beetroot salads, rich cheeses or dark chocolate.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION
The grapes were harvested at 25.9˚ Balling during late February to early March. After being destemmed and crushed, the mash was inoculated with a selected pure yeast strain for fermentation. Fermentation started in rotation tanks between 27˚C to 29˚C. The must remained on the skins for approximately 7 to 10 days during fermentation, after which the wine was drained, and the skins were pressed. It was then transferred directly into barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation, before the wine was gently racked and returned for further ageing. The wine matured in barrel for 13 to 15 months in a composition of French (60%) and American (40%) oak, with 40% in new barrels.