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Balance Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir 2015

A refined wine with elegant nuances of warm spice, cherry and raspberry with a hint of oak.

The perfect match for game fish, game birds or venison, as well as grilled beef and strong, hard cheese.
variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]
winery : Overhex Wines
winemaker : Willie Malan and Ben Snyman
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 2 - 3 years from bottling.
in the vineyard :  The vineyards lies in deep red soils ensuring excellent water-retention and adding structure and fullness to the wines.
about the harvest:  The vintage of 2015 commenced two weeks earlier than normal with low rainfall in many areas and strong variation between day and night temperatures which is necessary for quality winemaking. This moderate climate conditions during the harvest season contributed to exceptional flavour and good structure with a fresh crisp finish.
in the cellar : Grapes were cold soaked for two days after which traditional skin fermentation commenced. After completion of alcoholic fermentation wine underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine underwent wood maturation on staves during malolactic fermentation and it was kept in contact for three months.
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