AWARDS

91 Points - Tim Atkin MW, Best of South Africa (for 2014 Vintage)

88 Points - Neal Martin (for 2016 Vintage)

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VINEYARDS

Decomposed granite and Hutton soils 

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WINEMAKING

Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28C. Cap was punched manually every 2 hours and was the juice drawn off the skins after 3 days. Matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak. 

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TASTING NOTES

A deep purple-red color with a bright rim. This Pinotage offers notes of raspberry, strawberry and red cherry which is balanced by characteristics of sweet spice, plum, red currant and supple tannins. 

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Alcohol: %14.5

Total Acidity: 6.10 g/l

pH: 3.39

Residual sugar: 3.40