Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.0
Residual sugar
2.8
pH
3.64
Acidity
5.1
Classic, affordable Pinotage from Beyerskloof, specialists in showcasing South Africa’s most popular varietal.
Tasting note
Strong red berry and plum favours with elegant tannins. Well balanced, medium-bodied wine with a fresh finish. Drink young for a full-flavoured experience.
Origin
South Africa
Variety
Pinotage
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Anri Truter
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes
Vintage Conditions
It was a cool, wet growing season that replenished the water reserves. Harvesting started the first week of February and ended the last week of March 2021. This harvest had some challenges with covid-19 sale restrictions, lockdown, and some rain that made planning difficult. Overall the quality of the wines shows lots of promise.
Vinification details
The wine process follows a system of skin contact and fermentation in open fermenters, roto tanks, and fermentomatics, then 6 to 8 days on skins at 25°C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was treated with oak.
