Cape Blue Pinotage 2007

A full bodied, fruity red wine with a deep purple colour. Sweet ripe plum, cherry and aromatic cinnamon flavours on the palate.

A perfect choice to enjoy with red meat dishes and chees.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.65 g/l  va : 0.67 g/l  so2 : under 100 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, nestled in the Helderberg basin. Surrounded by the Hottentots mountains overlooking False Bay.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Fermentation Temperature: 16° -28° C
Length: 10-25 days on skins.
Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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