Rijks Private Cellar Pinotage 2007

Wine has a vibrant deep red colour. Sensual nose of blackcurrant and cherries, supported by ginger biscuit and banana leaf aromas. These exquisite aromas carry through onto a rich, creamy palate. Silky, well integrated and concentrated tannins keep this wine in perfect harmony and balance.

Decanting & Serving Temperature: To release all flavours and to allow to breathe, please decant 1 hour before consumption. Recommended to be served at optimal temperature of 17ºC.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.04 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.61  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • One of the two top scoring wines in the Classic Wine's 2012 Top 6 Pinotage with 4½ stars
  • Best Pinotage Trophy: 2011 Old Mutual Wine Awards

  • 2005 Vintage
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2009 – Gold
  • Veritas 2009 – Silver
  • about the harvest: Harvest Dates: 29 January & 2 February 2007

    Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours.

    in the cellar : 48 hours cold maceration (10°C) prior to fermentation. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 20 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels.
     
    Bottling Date: September 2009

    Production: 560 x 6

    Ageing Potential: 15 Years

    Release Date: Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the true character of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk's Private Cellar wines. This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 2 months and was released in November 2010.

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