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Koffeeklip Pinotage 2010

This Pinotage was harvested from Koffeeklip soil, famously rich in iron and minerals. This rich and supple red wine has ripe berry fruit flavours on the nose, with a smooth and elegant palate; layers of fruit and hints of chocolatey, mocha and vanillin aromas derived from careful selection of oak.

This wine can be enjoy on its own, but preferably with food like oxtail or any red meat dishes.
variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Koopmanskloof
winemaker : Stephan Smit
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 4.5 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  
in the vineyard : Soil type: Koffeeklip soil
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Vineyards: Bushvine against Bottelary Hills; east-west row direction

Koopmanskloof Vineyards and its winemaking tradition date back to 1777. The name depict the profession and location of an indigenous community who embrased fair trade with the first European ships to visit the Cape of Good Hope during the 16th century. Koopmans is Dutch for trader and 'Kloof' is a Ravine.

Late owner, Stevie Smit, set aside 98 ha of his farm as a fynbos reserve and started the Vineyard Trail - a 24 km walk through vineyards and mountain heath along the ridge of the Bottelary Hills. Adding to the outdoor experience, the 'Berghut' was build in 1983, situated on Koopmanskloof hills, overlooking the beautiful Cape Winelands.
in the cellar : Cold soaking period for 48 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel red wine fermenters for approximately 10 days. Aroma and color extraction via delastage and daily pump overs. Selected French oak staves with specific toasting levels used for approximately 8 months. Malolactic fermentation completed.
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