Diemersfontein Pinotage 2012

On the nose distinct coffee, rich dark chocolate and baked plums. The ripe subtle tannins create a wine to be drunk very young.

This unique style of Pinotage is a perfect accompaniment to salmon, roast venison and even chocolate mousse.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate

winemaker : Francois Roode

wine of origin : Wellington

analysis : alc : 14.71 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 5.53 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Grapes were sourced from six farms in Wellington area, each farm with its own terroir, bringing something unique to the blend.

about the harvest: Grapes were sourced from 6 farms in the Welllington area, each with its own terroir, bringing something unique to the blend.
Degrees balling at harvest: 24 - 26°B
Harvest Date: February 2012

in the cellar : Cold soaking for 12 hours. Inoculation with yeast. Aerated pump overs every 3 hours for 25 minutes to extract sufficient colour, tannin and aroma. Pressed at 2,5° B and completed alcoholic fermentation on French oak inserstave. Malolactic fermentation was completed on the primary lease and staves. Racked after malolactic fermentation and put back on oak staves for 6 months. Bottled beginning of September.

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