Technical Analysis
Spencer will challenge your preconceptions of Pinotage, in a style far removed from all stereotypes.
Tasting note
Red cherry, plum and raspberry aromas backed by integrated oak. Full-bodied, fleshy wine with a balanced structure and lingering finish.
Vinification details
Picked in the early mornings to benefit from the cool night temperatures. The grapes were destemmed and crushed after which it underwent two days of cold maceration before yeast inoculation. During fermentation, a combination of punch downs and pump overs were applied for the extraction of colour and tannins. Pressing was done after alcoholic fermentation was completed and the wine was then taken directly to barrel to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine was then racked from the lees and and matured in a combination of 300L and 500L French oak barrels for 15 months.
Technical Analysis
Spencer will challenge your preconceptions of Pinotage, in a style far removed from all stereotypes.
Tasting note
Intense red fruit plotting sweet spices, plums, and mulberries with hints of vanilla on the nose. Velvety smooth tannins on the finish.
Vinification details
Picked in the early mornings to benefit from the cool night temperatures. The grapes were destemmed and crushed after which it underwent three days of cold maceration before yeast inoculation. During fermentation, a combination of punch downs and pump overs were applied for the extraction of colour and tannins. Pressing was done before the alcoholic fermentation was completed and the must was then taken directly to barrel. Fermentation was completed and malolactic fermentation allowed in the barrels. Wine was then racked, returned, and matured in barrel for a further 14 to 18 months.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts
Wine Advocate: 90 pts
Technical Analysis
Spencer will challenge your preconceptions of Pinotage, in a style far removed from all stereotypes.
Tasting note
Bright ruby colour. Dark red fruit, brown spice, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg. Departs with hints of hibiscus fragrance. Good fruit concentration, lingering cherry Tabaco. Soft, well balanced structure.
Vinification details
Picked in the early mornings to benefit from the cool night temperatures. Destemmed, crushed followed by two days of cold maceration. During this period vigorous punch downs were done every 6 hours. The cold temperature ensures good colour and tannin extraction without extracting harsh tannins. Fermentation was done at a maximum temperature of 26°C to embrace a more elegant and subtle style. At the height of fermentation the ferment was delastaged three times a day. (Delastage – entails draining all the natural free run juice and then spraying it back over the skin cap ensuring proper juice distribution and homogenous skin contact). Pressing was done before the alcoholic fermentation was completed and the juice taken directly to barrel. Once fermentation was completed, malolactic fermentation allowed in the barrels. Wine was then racked, returned, and matured in barrel for a further 14 to 18 months
Technical Analysis
Spencer will challenge your preconceptions of Pinotage, in a style far removed from all stereotypes.
Tasting note
Intense red fruit with sweet spices, plums, mulberries and hints of vanilla on the nose. Velvety smooth tannins on the finish.
Vinification details
Picked in the early morning to maintain the night temperature, grapes were pre-cooled to 4°C before being de-stemmed and hand sorted. The grapes underwent 72 hours of cold maceration before fermentation to allow for soft tannin and colour extraction. Aged in a combination of 300L and 500L French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling.
Technical Analysis
Spencer will challenge your preconceptions of Pinotage, in a style far removed from all stereotypes.
Tasting note
Described as 'a Pinotage for Pinot Noir lovers' by Tim Atkin, this is an exciting 100% Pinotage cuvée which is elegant and accessible with genuine charm. Ripe dark berries and plums are backed by spicy oak with a hint of dark chocolate. A firm and balanced structure leads to a full-bodied and concentrated palate with a lingering finish.
Vinification details
Picked in the early mornings to maintain the night temperature, the grapes were pre-chilled to 4°C before being de-stemmed and hand sorted. The grapes underwent a 48 hours’ cold maceration period before fermentation to allow for soft tannin and colour extraction. Aged in first- and second-fill 225L and 300L French oak barrels for 18 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
