Pinotage 2017 VARIETAL: 100%Pinotage ORIGIN: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch CLIMATE: A very dry and hot growing season which resultedin lower yields AGE OF VINES: 30to 65year old bush vines IRRIGATION: None –dry landvineyards SOIL: Decomposed graniteandHutton soils YIELD: 5.0 tons/ha –3250 litres/ha VINIFICATION: Fermentation took place in open concretefermenters at28°C. The cap was puncheddownmanually every 2 hours and the juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. MATURATION: Matured for 16monthsin 225L French Neversoak barrels–80% newand 20% 2nd fillbarrels. TASTING NOTES: right ruby-red hues. A textbook Stellenbosch Pinotage with aromatic and spicy aromas ofmulberry, raspberry and cinnamon. Muscular, well integrated tannins add great structure. Flavours of bramble, violets, plums and black berries arebalanced by scented new oak. An elegant wine with savoury notes on the lengthy finish, and alifting underlying freshness. FOODPAIRING: A fantastic food wine -serve with duck, game, lamb, smoked pork and Asian-style dishes. AGEING POTENTIAL: 10 –15 years from vintage, butcan mature for longer under ideal condition Alcohol: 14,32%