Golden Kaan Pinotage 2009

This easy drinking, ruby red wine has upfront strawberry and raspberry flavours. On the palate the wine is soft and rounded, with subtle cedar nuances. The finish is deliciously fruity and smooth.

Serve on its own or with pepper steat or a variety of game dishes.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Golden Kaan

winemaker : Sterik de Wet

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.20 % vol rs : 5.23 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 5.98 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now or for up to 2 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters, of approximately 600 - 800 mm or rain per year.
Soil: Table Mountain sandstone and Malmesbury shale.

about the harvest: Cool temperate conditions during the growing season resulted in small, concentrated berries. Veraison was even, therefore ensuring even ripening of grapes. The period was characterised by low disease incidence. During harvest, the cooler than average summer temperatures resulted in an excellent balance between sugar and acid. Lower yields deliver a well balances wine that offers intense fruit flavours.

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