Pulpit Rock Brink Family Pinotage 2012

Ripe plum and red berry aromas. Well structured with a smooth finish.

Delicious served with Springbok Carpaccio and traditional Cape Malay cuisine.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Riaan van der Spuy
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.64 g/l  pH : 3.62  ta : 5.49 g/l  va : 0.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : Enjoy now or drink within 5 years from vintage

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 Holland Mountains overlooking False Bay.

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

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

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