Colour : Dark ruby
Aroma : The predominance of the Pinotage in this blend boasts with rich plum, blackcurrant and black cherry notes, while the Shiraz component enhances the blend with spicy notes of black pepper, clove and nutmeg.
Palate : The tannins on the palate are fine and textured. Dark berry fruit dance around on the palate, with a smooth and delectable vanilla coffee finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon is added for balance and structure.
Mature hard cheeses or red meat prepared on the braai with a pepper sauce.
variety : Pinotage [ 72% Pinotage, 24% Shiraz, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Clarise Sciocatti-Langeveldt
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.9 g/l pH : 3.89 ta : 4.6 g/l
type : Red
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap
in the vineyard : The Bottelary Hills are extremely diverse in terms of terroir. A wide variety of different slope aspects, elevation above sea level, soils, and the influence of both the False Bay to the south, and the cold Atlantic in the west, make for a very intricate array of micro-climates. The Bottelary area forms part of granitic hills and the reddish- and yellowish - brown soils are highly suited to the production of quality wine grapes. The soils are acidic, have great water retention capabilities and are well drained. Soil types include Oakleaf, Tukulu, Hutton and Clovelly.
Vineyards in the Bottelary Hills are planted at varying heights from 150m to up to 400m above sea level. All of these factors contribute to crafting unique, distinctive wines with a sense of place.