The wine displays an inky black centre with a bright rim. Attractive black berry and plum flavours with a cinnamon spice twist. Vivacious layers of black cherry and vanilla coats the palate. The wine is full yet elegant, with lush textures and a lingering finish.
Cape Malay bobotie, seared tuna, slow roasted belly of pork, oven roasted rack of lamb, crispy duck salad with hazel praline.
ageing : The gentle tannins provide the structure to age further for 6 to 8 years after vintage.
The first red wine Frans Malan, founder of Simonsig Wine Estate, released in 1970 was a Pinotage. In the early seventies he was a pioneer in using new small French oak barriques for his Pinotage. Today, the Redhill Pinotage is made from a vineyard grown on the famous red hills of Simonsig Estate. The red soils originate from decomposed weathered shale and is regarded to be the best soil for growing premium red wine. This is due to the excellent moisture retention capacity and good drainage.
Crushing and destemming to a combination of two open top fermenters and roto tanks. Fermentation temperature peaked at 29°C. Pressed after 6 days on the skins, alcoholic fermentation finished in the tank. Malolactic fermentation occurred in tank. Wine received 4 rackings before bottling.
Wood maturation:15 months oaking. 66% French oak, 34% American white oak 100% New oak.
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