Bottelary Pinotage

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Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks. The crushed grapes underwent a series of pump overs and punching after which the wine was racked off to barrel to complete alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels.

Just outside Stellenbosch lies the rolling hills of the Bottelary region, creating a unique terrain for the cultivation of Pinotage. Well-established 23 year old bush vine vineyards with access to supplementary irrigation. South- west facing slopes and grown on decomposed granite. Harvest commenced on the 18th of February. Grapes were harvested at 25°B with a total acid of 7.5 g/l and a pH of 3.3. Yield: 5 tons/ha.

This wine spent 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels, the balance in 2nd fill and older barrels.