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Rijk's Reserve Pinotage 2006

Wine has a deep ruby red colour. An orchestra of cherry tobacco and plum aromas are present, while backed by pure Pinotage fruit. These red fruit aromas carry through onto a rich palate supported by a good concentration of tannin and oak which is well integrated.

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 : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.68 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.64  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • IWSC 2009 Abraham Perold Trophy
  • Michelangelo International Wine Competition 2009 – Double Gold
  • IWSC 2009 – Gold and best SA red wine at show
  • SA Wine Index 96+ Club
  • Absa Top 10 Finalist

    • ageing : Ageing Potential: 15 Years
    about the harvest: Harvest Dates: 30 January & 31 January 2006

    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. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 18 months in 40% new and 15% 2nd fill French and 25% new and 20% 2nd fill American oak barrels.

    Bottling Date: October 2008

    Production:  1700 x 6

    Release Date: This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 6 months. After many tastings and discussions it was only released in April 2010.
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