Deetlefs Pinotage 2004

Rich blackberry colour with a gentle smokiness and intense, upfront fruit. This is a complex full-bodied wine with a well-balanced tannin structure and delicate aroma of ripe berries. Wood is delicately noticeable on nose. Wood, fruit and tannins are well integrated into each other.

Meat: Rabbit, schnitzel, pork and venison stews. Guinea fowl and quail.Fish: Pan fried fish.Herbs: No strong and heavy herbs and spices. No acidity or bitter food and no cream sauces.Side dishes: Potato gratin and carrot pomanes soufflés.Cheese: Raw milk – soft cheese

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlefs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : alc : 14.50 % vol  rs : 2.10 g/l  ta : 5.40 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

ageing : A multi-dimensional wine exhibiting excellent ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Rootstock: 101-14
Clone: P148A
Plant date: 1995
Hectares: 10ha
Average Ton / Ha: 12t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip & Micro

about the harvest: Grapes were selectively hand picked, attention paid to avoid green tannins that are normally present in the ripening stage. Grapes were harvested from 17 February – 26 February 2004.

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