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Windmeul Pinotage 2011 - SOLD OUT

Deep red, smooth, medium bodied wine The Pinotage has strong flavours of berries, plums and banana which are well rounded with an aftertaste of coffee and chocolate, that balance the fruity undertones.

Pinotage can be served with a variety of dishes as Cape Malay cuisine, meat stew, marinated lamb and even game pie. Also enjoyed with strong flavoured cheddar cheese and blue cheese served with figs.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Windmeul Cellar
winemaker : Fancois van Niekerk
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2013 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze

ageing : 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : Age of vine: 14 - 18 years
Soil: Shale
Trellising: Trellis
Irrigation: Irrigated

about the harvest: Harvest date: February 2011
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning, hand harvested at 23°B

in the cellar : Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 11°C
Barrel maturation: 12 months in second and third fill French oak

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