Cape Discovery Pinotage NV

A full bodied, fruity red wine with a deep purple colour. Sweet ripe plum, cherry and aromatic cinnamon flavours on the palate.

A perfect choice to enjoy with red meat dishes and cheese.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.65 g/l va : 0.67 g/l so2 : under 100 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, nestled in the Helderberg basin. Surrounded by the Hottentots mountains overlooking False Bay.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: Mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over 3 times daily and punch down .
Fermentation Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins
Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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