Backsberg Kosher Pinotage 2018

This barrel-matured wine exhibits notes of blackberry, fruitcake and hardened candy paired with a juicy mouth-feel and supple, sweet tannins.

The perfect pairing to roast beef and potato kugel.

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variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 13.67 % vol rs : 6.7 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 5.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Soft taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Best enjoyed within 2 to 3 years

in the vineyard : Hedged VSP vines - planted in dark, rich soils of Oak leaf and weathered granite - provide optimal conditions for this truly South African grape variety.

in the cellar : Fermented on the skins for 4 days, pressed, pasteurized and bottled early. This wine is prepared under supervision of the Cape Town Beth Din. It is Mevushal and Kosher for Passover.

Pinotage with 30% of the blend having been oaked for 9 months.

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