Louisvale Ovation 2000

An unique South African cultivar in a blend called Ovation. Predominantly Pinotage to keep its unique character alive but adding Merlot to make it an exciting wine. A warm wine with lingering black berry flavours to mature for up to 5 years.

Enjoy with rich stews and red meats.

variety : Pinotage [ 62% Pinotage, 38% Merlot ]
winery : Louisvale Wines
winemaker : Simon Smith
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14,0 % vol  rs : 2,14 g/l  pH : 3,56  ta : 5,89 g/l  va : 0,64 g/l  so2 : 93 mg/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

ageing : A warm wine that has a maturation potential of up to 5 years.

in the vineyard : Soil type: Decomposed Granite

about the harvest: The Pinotage grapes were harvested in February 2000 at 24,0 Balling. The Merlot grapes were harvested in February 2000 at 24,5 Balling.

in the cellar : The wine was matured for 12 months in French oak barrels. The wine was bottled in January 2002.

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