Rijks Touch Pinotage 2021

Intense dark red coloured wine. Aromas of black currant and mulberry, with underlying cherry and fynbos nuances on the nose. These diverse aromas carry through onto a rich, velvety, complex palate supported by layers of well-rounded tannins. The gentle presence of oak on the nose and palate supports this delicious Pinotage.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Adriaan Jacobs

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 6.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Medium-bodied red wine. Fruit driven.

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well-drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 6,4 tons/Ha
Aspect: west-north-west

about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested; picked by hand to retain flavours.

in the cellar : A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by pumping the juice over the skins 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 20 months in 20% 2nd fill, 40% 3rd fill, and 40% 4th fill French oak barrels.

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Rijks Touch Pinotage 2021

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Adriaan Jacobs