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Pulpit Rock Brink Family Pinotage 2007

The aromas are typical of a Pinotage with rich ripe blackberries. This nicely balanced wine has a good tannin structure with a pleasant finish.

Roasted Springbok, creamy mushroom or pepper sauces, spicy curry and pork dishes. Excellent for use in dessert cream and sauces.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Jaco van der Merwe
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 14.65 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.80  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : The average age of these vines is 12 years old and are all trellised. The production is on average 10 tons/ha. Supplementary irrigation is done through the growing season.

about the harvest: Harvesting starts in the first week of February and finishes in mid-March.

in the cellar : Fermentation takes place on the skins of the grapes at 24° - 26° C. During this period the juice is pumped over regularly for optimum extraction of colour and flavours. After alcoholic fermentation the wines undergo Malolactic fermentation. Part of the blend is put into 2nd/3rd fill 225 litre barrels for 8-10 months before blending and bottling.

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