Wellington Wines Duke No1 Pinotage 2018

A bright ruby red Pinotage with elegant flavours of ripe plum, cherries and blackberries. Hints of strawberry carries through on the palate with subtle oak finishing the mouthfeel.

This proudly South African cultivar pairs well with local dishes such as bobotie or a traditional braai.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Wellington Wines
winemaker : Wellington Wines Winemaking Team
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

Accessible, elegant and premium, the range pays homage to the name sake of the town of Wellington and reflects the diverse terroir of the valley. Innovative and dynamic the range includes one of only a handful of White Pinotage wines produced in the world along with a Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked at optimum maturity.

in the cellar : Grapes were fermented dry on the skin at 24 degrees Celsius. Thereafter the free run portion was aged in oak barrels for 14 months.

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