Deetlefs Pinotage 2003

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. Wood is delicately noticeable on nose. Wood, fruit and tannins are well integrated into each other.

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 : Breede River
analysis : alc : 13.46 % vol  rs : 1.80 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 5.90 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Bronze medal at the South African Young Wine Show 2003
Bronze medal at the Worcester Young Wine Show 2003

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

in the vineyard : Rootstock:101-14
Clone: P148A
Plant Date: 1995
Hectares: 10
Average Ton / Ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4-wire vertical Perold
Irrigation System: Drip & Micro

about the harvest: Grapes were selectively hand picked in February, attention paid to avoid green tannins that are normally present in the ripening stage.

in the cellar : Various yeast strains were used, as well as employing different Vinification techniques. Open cement tanks were used. 50% of the wine was barrel aged.

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