Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2017

Classic Pinotage aromas of spicy mulberries, plum pudding and cherries, supported by smoky bacon nuances. Juicy and accessible with soft palate and delicious fruit concentration.

This cheerfully unwooded wine can be served with a generous slice of pizza or a barbeque, ideal for a 'braai'. Perfect with almost any happy casual occasion!

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 6.4 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Soft

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Petit Pinotage 2012

Platter’s 2014 - 3½ stars
Wine Enthusiast - 86 points

Petit Pinotage 2010

Wine Magazine - Best Value
Robert Parker - 87 points

Petit Pinotage 2009

Stephen Tanzer’s IWC - 88 points

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in the vineyard : Aspect: Southeast-facing slopes

about the harvest: 100% Pinotage harvested fully ripe at 25º Balling from blocks specifically selected for their fruity character.
Yield: 9 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Cool fermented after a cold maceration on the skins and pressed off early, before the development of hard tannins. This cheerfully Petit Pinotage reflects the modern fruit driven wine style that is in huge demand today.

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