Simonsig Pinotage 2013

Name: Simonsig Pinotage 2013
Brand: Simonsig
SKU: 36499

This youthful wine with its vibrant ruby colour, entices with the sweet scented aromas of red berries and blueberries and just a touch of spice. Moulded tannins sculpture the palate with the soft nuances of dried prunes and red cherries. The finish is juicy and delectable.

Enjoy with hearty pastas and sundried tomato stew. Alternatively, South African dishes that would benefit from this wine include game dishes such as ostrich steak, springbok or kudu casseroles, and of course a traditional South African Braai.

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variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Simonsig Family Vineyards

winemaker : Johan Malan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.2 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 5.05 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Soft taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2012
2014 Robert Parker - 90 Points
2011
2014 Best Value Awards: 3½ Stars
2009
2012 Wine Enthusiast Rating - 87
2008
2011 December Wine Enthusiast Rating – 85 points
2006
2009 Veritas (Woolworths) - Silver Medal
International Wine Challenge - Seal of Approval
2005
2009 Platter's Guide - 3 stars
2003
2006 Veritas: Silver Medal
2006 Internationla Wine Challenge: Seal of Approval
2006 International Wine & Spirit competition: Bronze Medal
2002
2004 USA Wine Spectator: 87 Points
2001
2005: Wine of the Month Club Winner
1998
International Wine Competition, Switzerland: Silver
Wine Spactator: 89 Points
1999
2002 Intervin International Awards: Gold Medal
1997
SAA Winelist Business Class
1995
1999 Veritas Wine Awards: Double Gold Award

ageing : Enjoy this wine four to eight years from vintage date. As this varietal has a good ageing potential, this wine can last must longer and will reward your patience richly.

Background
The first red wine released by Simonsig in 1970 was a Pinotage, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut first developed by Professor A.I. Perold in 1925. The aim of this unwooded Pinotage is to accentuate the raspberry fruitiness of the Pinotage grape. Our best Pinotage is grown on weathered shale soils which makes deliciously perfumed Pinotage.

in the vineyard : The winter of 2013 was wet and cold. The cooler conditions extended in to early part of summer, but December was the hottest in 47 years of recorded history in Stellenbosch. The dry conditions of the summer changed on 9 and 10 February when we had a down pour of 44 mm. On Friday 8 March 2013 there were more showers but the conditions dried off rather quickly due to high temperatures and howling south easter. Our initial fears of some dilution in the late season reds soon disappeared when the reds completed fermentation. The 2013 vintage delivered wines with beautiful dark colours, soft and mature tannins with delicious ripe concentrated fruit flavours.

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