Swartland Red Jerepigo

Upfront red berry with raisins. Full blown flavours with rich honey sweet full palate. Alcohol gives full palate strength.

variety : Pinotage [ Pinotage ]

winery : Swartland Winery

winemaker : Andries Blake

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 17.75 % vol rs : 190 g/l pH : 4.19 ta : 3.56 g/l so2 : 115 mg/l

type : Dessert style : Sweet body : Full

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

John Platter Guide 2005 - 4 Stars
Veritas 2002 - Bronze

ageing : 10 years

in the vineyard : Soil: The grapes come from our higher potential deep red hutton types. All vineyards are unirrigated bush vine.
Climate: The Swartland falls within the coastal winter rainfall area. Warm, dry summers, moderated by cool Atlantic breezes.
Annual rainfall: 400mm average

about the harvest: Pinotage grapes, which are full ripe with sugars above 25º Balling, are chosen for Red Jerepigo.

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