Lutzville Pinotage 2014

With a touch of Christmas spice, this soft and juicy Pinotage is a real delight with raspberry, plum and blackberry flavours. 

Perfect for Indian cuisine, pizzas, tomato based pastas and to relax and enjoying a glass with good friends.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Jaco van Niekerk
wine of origin : Lutzville Valley
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
2015 International Challenge - Bronze Winner

ageing : Enjoy now.

in the vineyard : Grapes come from specially selected vineyard blocks in the cool climate Koekenaap region in the Lutzville Valley.

about the harvest: Grapes harvested at optimum ripeness.  

Yield 10 - 12 tonnes/ha

in the cellar : The grapes are gently pressed and only the free run juice is used. Using selected yeasts, fermentation takes place at between 18° - 22° for up to 10 days. The wine is pumped over the skins 3 times daily during fermentation to achieve excellent colour, fruit and body. To avoid bitter tannins, our Pinotage is racked of the skins before fermentation is finished. After racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and gently matures on French and American oak staves for 3 months to add complexity.

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