Rijks Governors Reserve Pinotage 2016

This wine has a multi-layered fruit spectrum, which ranges from ripe red fruit aromas to spicy elegance and a blackberry richness. These expressive aromas carry through onto a rich, creamy palate where it lingers for moments after. The 2016 shows the power of the vintage, without compromising elegance and finesse. Silky, well-integrated and graphite tannins, ensures great longevity.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Adriaan Jacobs

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 15 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Herbaceous wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 10 to 12 Years after vintage.

Governors Reserve pays tribute to Rijk Tulbagh, the Governor of the Cape from 1751 to 1771. Known for his visionary leadership, Tulbagh's legacy of excellence and commitment to progress inspired the creation of this range, which embodies the rich heritage and quality of our wines.

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist.

Yield: 5,6 tons/Ha

Aspect: West-North-West.

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

in the cellar : Grapes were hand picked at night. A 56 hours cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation. Pigeage took place 3 times per day to extract tannin and colour. Skins were pressed at 5°B. MLF took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in 66% new and 34% 2nd fill French oak barrels.
A strict selection of 3 barrels.

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Adriaan Jacobs