Deetlefs Pinotage 2001

The wine has a rich, blackberry colour with a gentle smokiness and intense, upfront fruit. This is a complex full-bodied wine with a well-balanced tannin structure and delicate aroma of ripe berries.

Meat: Rabbit, schnitzel, pork and venison stews. Guinea fowl and quail.Fish: Pan fried fish.Herbs: No strong and heavy herbs and spices. No acidity or bitter food and no cream sauces.Side dishes: Potato gratin and carrot pomanes soufflés.Cheese: Raw milk – soft cheese

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlefs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  

ageing : A multi-dimensional wine exhibiting excellent ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Trellised vines.

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 17 – 26 February 2001
Grapes were selectively picked, attention payed to avoid green tannins which are present in ripening stage.

in the cellar : Various yeast strains were used, as well as employing different vinification techniques. Use was made of open cement tanks. 50% did undergo barrel ageing.

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