Vondeling

Bowwood Pinotage

Name: Philosophie
Brand: Vondeling
Price: 1175 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Platter's 5 (1 reviews)

Pinotage from Voor Paardeberg, South Africa

CMDB

Gold

R495

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Awarded Gold in the South Africa Selection by the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024, the Bowwood Pinotage is a masterful expression of South African winemaking. This accolade is a testament to its exceptional typicity, style, and value, as judged by an expert panel in a blind tasting. Opaque with deep hues of purple and red, the Bowwood Pinotage exudes an inviting bouquet of intense black cherry and ripe plum, elegantly layered with notes of sweet clove and vanilla-infused oak. On the palate, bold fruit and vibrant spice take centre stage, complemented by nuances of roasted almonds and a whisper of cigar smoke. Rich and full-bodied, it offers a broad, velvety texture, balanced by soft acidity and fine-grained tannins. A modern, luxurious Pinotage that epitomises depth and complexity, perfect for indulgent occasions or refined pairings.

Black Cherry

Plum

Roasted Almond

Vanilla

The grapes are hand-picked in early February with a ripeness of 25 Balling. Each bunch is pre-chilled before being destemmed and berry sorted. The berries are not crushed but are fermented whole. This allows for a gradual extraction of tannins and colour, which promotes finesse, balance and longevity. The berries are fermented in open-top fermenters, which provide easy access for the winemaker to assess and manipulate the fermentation. The wine is punched down regularly for 8 days and then basket pressed directly to new and second fill, 300L American oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrel, which promotes harmony and seamless integration of the oak flavours.

Vondeling

Vondeling meaning ‘foundling’ lies on the slopes of the unspoilt and undiscovered Paardeberg mountain approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town. It was granted to Swedish immigrant Oloff Bergh in 1704 and a three-centuries-old winemaking tradition began. Today an environmentally sensitive approach to farming and minimal intervention during the winemaking process ensure wine with a distinct fingerprint of origin. Vondeling’s flagship wines Vondeling Babiana and Vondeling Monsonia are named after rare species of fynbos that are endemic to the Paardeberg mountain the home of Vondeling Wines.