Rijks Touch of Oak Pinotage 2012

This dark red coloured wine has an intense nose of black fruits and mulberry, with underlying cherry aromas and vanilla spice. These fruity aromas carry through onto a lively, medium bodied and complex 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 : 14.47 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.40 ta : 6.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

South African Airlines First Class on-board listing

4* John Platter

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
Aspect: west-north-west

about the harvest:
Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.
Yield: 6.6 tons/ha

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% 4th fill French oak barrels.

Production: 3500 x 6 x 750ml

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