Remhoogte Bushvine Pinotage 2011

The 2011 vintage was extremely low yielding (3 tons perhectare). The ripening period was warm and dry whichresulted in wines with good concentration and intensity.The nose is dominated by strawberries, mulberries andcherries with hints of fynbos.The palate is full with a perfect balance between fruit, spiceand acidity with subtle tannins leading into a lengthy finish.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Remhoogte

winemaker : Chris Boutsred

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.95 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.4 g/l va : 0.80 g/l so2 : 79 mg/l fso2 : 33 mg/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This Pinotage can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 10years.

in the vineyard : There are 2 blocks of bush vine Pinotage on Remhoogtetotaling 2 hectares. One has a cool south facing aspect and theother is slightly warmer and west facing. Both blocks are plantedon decomposed Table Mountain Sandstone soils. The slightlywarmer microclimate afforded by the bush vine method ofplanting is better suited for the optimal ripening of pinotagecompared to trellised plantings.

in the cellar : Our grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then twice in thecellar, once as whole bunches and then as individual berrieson a vibrating sorting table. The grapes once in the tank arecooled to below 10 degrees Celsius and maintained at thistemperature for the cold soak which lasts between 7 and 10days. Fermentation is then allowed to proceed with wildyeasts. The tanks are mixed and punched down regularly toensure optimal extraction. Malolactic fermentation then takesplace in 225 L French Oak vats, followed by maturation for 17months in the same vats.

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Remhoogte Bushvine Pinotage 2012

Pinotage

Chris Boutsred

Remhoogte Bushvine Pinotage 2011

Pinotage

Chris Boutsred