variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : The Winemaking Team
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.29 % vol rs : 5.20 g/l pH : 3.51 ta : 5.85 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded
pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork
in the vineyard : The winter preceding the 2013 vintage was characterized by plenty of cold spells and good, saturating rains, which ensured strong, even budding and replenished soil moisture. With the arrival of spring, cool to moderate temperatures reduced vigour and encouraged highter quality in the grapes. Slower, consistent growth persisted through the early summer thanks to dryer conditions, which kept diseases at bay. The uncharacteristic, supplementary rainfall during mid to late summer raised soil moisture levels and slightly extended the vintage and ripening period. Overall, the season delivered fruit with concentration, structure and flavour.