| Vintage: |
2002 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
100% Pinotage |
| Soil type: |
Mainly decomposed on the 8th of February 2002 and carried through to the 7th of March 2002. |
| Yield: |
6 tons/ha or 42 hl/ha |
| Harvest statistics: |
Harvested at an average of 24şB |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation of this wine was initiated in stainless steel tanks, underwent a series of pump overs until dry. |
| Maturation: |
This wine was matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. 25% of the wood was new. |
| Bottling: |
Bottled in September 2003. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 Vol%
Residual sugar 1.4 g/litre
TA 5.6 g/litre
pH 3.55
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| Tasting note: |
Deep red colour, plummy cherry fruit with subtle hints of tobacco fill the aroma of the wine. This wine has well balanced ripe tannins giving a soft elegant taste. |
