Rijks Reserve Pinotage 2021

This 2021 Pinotage displays a deep, dark red hue with intense darker red fruit aromas of black cherry, plum, and cranberry, accented by subtle coconut and cinnamon spice on the nose. These rich aromas seamlessly transition to a creamy, full-bodied palate, where they linger elegantly post-sip. Silky, well-integrated tannins ensure perfect harmony and balance, highlighting the wine’s refined structure and oak-driven complexity.

Recommended to be served at 17°C

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variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate

winemaker : Adriaan Jacobs

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 6.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 15 Years after vintage.

Full bodied red wine. Fruit driven food wine.

in the vineyard : Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 6.4 tons/Ha
Aspect: West-North-West & East
Trellis: 70% raised bush vine and 30% trellised (VSP)

about the harvest: Grapes were night harvested and 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 doing manual punch downs 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels, after which it was matured for 22 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the finest 20 barrels.

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