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Steytler Pinotage, Kaapzicht

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Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.6
Residual sugar
1.8
pH
3.68
Acidity
5.9
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The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht's best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion.
Tasting note

This wine is dominated with cherry and red fruit aromas, backed up with inky and vanilla notes. Spice and richness create tension on the palate leaving an earthy and elegant finish

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr.
Fining Agent
None
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

From one block of old bush vines on the estate, these grapes are hand harvested and whole berry fermented with a cultured biodynamic yeast. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks until dry, and aged for 20 months in 80% new oak.

 

AWARDS

Tim Atkin MW: 91 pts
Wine Advocate: 94 pts

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.9
Residual sugar
2.6
pH
3.67
Acidity
5.0
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The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht's best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion.
Tasting note

Firm & structured, rich, inky and made to last, with 92% new wood, liquorice, wild herb and blackberry fruit and a smoky finish.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr.
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Matured in French 300l oak barrels for 20 months, 80% new, 15% second fill, 5% older. Individual wines personally selected by the winemaker and then blended together.

 

AWARDS

Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts
James Suckling: 93 pts
Platter: 5*

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.6
Residual sugar
2.4
pH
3.52
Acidity
5.7
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The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht's best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion.
Tasting note

Sweet spice, freshly picked red plums, black cherries and cola are supported by aromatic toasted coconut and milk chocolate from the youthful oak.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Matured in french 300l oak barrels for 20 months, 80% new, 20% second fill. Component parts individually selected by the winemaker and blended together.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.6
Residual sugar
2.5
pH
3.56
Acidity
5.8
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The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht's best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion.
Tasting note

Sweet spice, freshly picked red plums, black cherries and cola are supported by aromatic toasted coconut and milk chocolate from the youthful oak.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

After a light pressing the Pinotage underwent malolactic fermentation before maturation in French oak barrels for 24 months.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.6
Residual sugar
2.7
pH
3.57
Acidity
5.8
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The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht's best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion.
Tasting note

As South Africa’s only truly original grape, Kaapzicht are determined to flaunt Pinotage's finesse to the world. Fifteen years' maturation should greatly reward with complexity and elegance. The estate tell us this would be delicious matched with grilled meat off the 'braai'.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and pumped over 3-4 times a day. After a light pressing the Pinotage underwent malolactic fermentation before going into 100% new French oak barrels for 24 months.