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Knorhoek Pinotage 2007

Ripe bananas with a nice integration of oak flavours and a hint of berry fruits make up a complex bouquet. Juicy and supple on the palate with a good stucture.

To be enjoyed alone or with a wide variety of meats, game and spicy foods.

variety : Pinotage [ 84% Pinotage, 14% Shiraz ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.9 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.69 ta : 5.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This wine can be enjoyed now or in the next five years.

in the vineyard : Pinotage grapes are planted at high altitude on two different aspects, namely: warmer north facing and cooler south-east facing soils.

about the harvest: Grapes are picked at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : Pinotage grapes are fermented in open tanks and the cap is punched down. Matured in French oak barrels for only 12 months. 20% new barrels are used with an even proportion of second and third fill barrels to enhance the wood and fruit balance.

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