Rijks Touch of Oak Pinotage 2011

Medium to dark garnet colour. Red berry to plum nose with whiffs of white chocolate. These Pinot Noir like aromas carry through onto a lively, medium bodied fruit driven palate supported by layers of smooth tannins. Gentle presence of oak on nose and palate supports this delicious wine.

Recommended to be served at 17°C.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 14.83 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.43 ta : 6.2 g/l va : 0.49 g/l so2 : 81 mg/l fso2 : 28 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter's Wine Guide 2014 - 4 stars

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 - Silver

South African Airlines First Class on-board listing

ageing : 5 Years after vintage, but should give more pleasure if consumed now.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Neville Dorrington
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 6.3 tons/ha
Aspect: west-north-west

about the harvest: Harvest dates: 27, 28 en 29 January 2011
Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.

in the cellar : A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by pumping the juice over the skins 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 16 months in 20% 2nd fill, 60% 3rd fill and 20% French oak barrels.

Bottling date: 1 February 2013
Production: 2500 x 6 x 750ml

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