Rich aroma of plum and ripe banana, chocolate, coffee and mocca with a lingering impression of chocolate and plum pudding. Soft, ripe tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and a plushy textured mouth feel.
Serving Temp: 10° - 12°C. Allergens: Contains Sulphites, Egg
ageing :
5 to 7 years
Phanto Ridge Pinotage derives its balance and structure from the vineyards situated on the north-facing slope at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, with its shale soils that is rich in lime. The De Vries family, one of Robertson Winery’s 35 member families, has owned the farm since 1997.Farm: Phanto RidgeSoil type: Shale Trellising: Four-wire Perold systemWater management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavourRow direction: North to southViticulturist: Briaan Stipp
Careful vineyard management resulted in a harvest of small, concentrated berries.Harvest Date: February 2013Harvest Method: Hand harvested in small baskets at 25.4° Balling/BrixYield: 6 t/ha
Fermentation: Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 26°C. The cap was punched down manually every 3 hours to extract colour and flavour.Barrel Maturation: 16 Months in new 225 litre barrels (80% French and 20% American oak)Bottling Date: June 2014
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