Delheim Pinotage 0,75 l

Name:

Delheim Pinotage

Country of origin:

South Africa

Growing region:

Stellenbosch

Grape varieties:

100% Pinotage

Vineyard:

From bush vine and trellised vineyards situated in the Muldersvlei bowl.

Vinification:

After hand selection in the vineyard, the grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into static upright tanks. The juice was allowed to start natural fermentation at low temperatures and after a day inoculated with a selected strain. Fermentation was done at 26°C and drawn of before dry. The wine spent 12 months in barrel of which 21% were new.

Tasting notes:

Deep ruby red colour. Aromas of black cherry, plum and red berry fruit, backed by dark chocolate and floral notes. The palate shows red and black berries, with fine soft tannins that linger on the palate.

Alcohol content:

14 %vol

Acidity:

6,0 g/l

Residual sugar:

2,4 g/l

Keeping:

5 - 7 years

Recommendations:

Zu Ochsenschwanz, Rinderbraten und geräucherter Hähnchenbrust

Drinking temperature:

18 °C

Bottler:

Delheim Wines (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 210, Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa