variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Tinnie Momberg
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 4.0 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 4.77 g/l
type : Red body : Medium taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : This wine is made from Pinotage, a grape that is unique to South Africa and is derived from the noble Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (formerly called Hermitage) varieties.
The Pinotage vines on Middelvlei were planted in 1962, 1979 and 1997 and cover 23,9 ha. The vineyards face west and are situated at an altitude of 160 m above sea-level. The vines, grown as bush vines, are severely pruned to inhibit their prolific growth.
The conditions for the healthy growth and ripening of the grapes during the growing season (September – December) were ideal. The rainfall during the winter before the vintage, as well as the growing season, was average. The annual rainfall was 660mm for the 2005/2006 season compared to the long-term annual rainfall of 700mm.