Rijks Pinotage Rose 2021

Attractive rose-gold colour. This lovely rosé has an attractive “fresh cut flower” bouquet, with a strawberry undertone. The palate is layered and creamy, yet refreshing. A lovely drink for any occasion.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Adriaan Jacobs

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.32 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Medium bodied Rosé Wine. Fruit driven and elegant.

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 8.2 tons/Ha
Aspect: West-North-West

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

in the cellar : Grapes were crushed, destemmed and given a two-hour maceration before being pressed. Only the best quality juice, with the softest shade of pink colour was used. The juice was cold fermented in a stainless-steel tank for 3 weeks in order to preserve its freshness and attractive Rosé flavours. The wine was kept on fermentation lees for 3 months to add some creaminess to the palate.

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