Orpheus & The Raven
No.7 Pinotage
Pinotage from Western Cape, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Orpheus & The Raven
“The answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe and Everything is 42” – Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In their search for answers to the great questions of life, Orpheus and the Raven’s eyes were opened by the light of the present. But the curious pair knew that beyond the light, the universe had more to offer. “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing, Orpheus,” said the Raven. “Then the answer to the ultimate question is obviously 42!” replied Orpheus in delight.
Description
As expected, the diversity of sites used in the blend contributes to the complexity of the wine. The over-riding impression is youthfulness and vibrancy, which bodes well for the ageing potential of the wine. The wines from Stellenbosch sites add depth of structure and dark fruit overtones to the wine, whereas the Durbanville components contribute elegance and the sweeter red fruit spectrum. The 50% new oak is well-integrated owing to the extended maturation period. The entry on the palate is round and elegant, with good tannin structure to support the abundance of fruit on the palate. Our hope is that our no.7 will showcase the complexity and richness inherent to our proudly South African grape variety.
Food Pairing
Beef, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
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