Knorhoek Pinotage 2009

Ripe bananas with a nice integration of oak flavours and a hint of berry fruits makes up a complex bouquet. Juicy and supple on the pallet, but with a good structure to make this wine enjoyable now or in the next five years.

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

variety : Pinotage [ 85% Pinotage, 15% Merlot ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.1 g/l pH : 3.62 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or in the next 3-5 years.

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

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