Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018

Unlike his older siblings, the original Diemersfontein’Coffee/Chocolate’ style Pinotage and the Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Reserve Pinotage, this wine exudes the unique, youthful and vibrant characteristics of this truly South African varietal. As the new kid on the block, the Prodigy emanate rich flavours of dark red fruit like mulberry and black berry on the nose followed by strawberry, cherry and plum on the palate all wrapped in a subtle hint of a well-balanced oak component.

South African staples, Bobotie, Bunny Chow and Braai, all beg for a glass of Pinotage. Its versatility makes it a great partner with roast duck, lamb casseroles and even Chocolate soufflé.

variety : Pinotage [ 93% Pinotage, 7% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Francois Roode
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : 0  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

The prodigy, by definition, refers to a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities. The same attributes that you will find in this joyous Pinotage wine.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested early in the morning.
Harvest date: February 2018

in the cellar : Grapes were harvested early in the morning and fermented in tank for 10 days. Gently pumpovers during fermentation delivers a wine with soft tannins ready to drink. After fermentation the wine was matured on French oak staves for 11 months.

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