Avontuur Pinotage 2017

Tasting Notes
Tech Analysis

Ripe purple plums and dark cherries provide an intense up front fruit explosion which develops into a slight earthiness with whiffs of sweet spice and mocha/chocolate to add interest. The wine has firm tannins and an elegant, juicy mouth-feel whilst the s

Technical Analysis
alc	14.5
rs	2.1
pH	3.46
ta	5.4
Description
Ageing	Drink now until end-2022.
BlendPercent	100% Pinotage
Cellar	De-stemmed and then cold-soaked for 3 days. Initially fermented in rototanks after which malolatic fermentation took place. Barrel- matured in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak for 11months. Bottling date: 19 December 2018
FoodSuggest	Will pair well with flavourful red meat dishes especially venison.
Harvest	Harvest date: 10 February 2017. Harvested at full ripeness (24˚ B).
Variety	Pinotage
Vineyard	This single vineyard demarcation sits on deep, well-drained Hutton and Clovelly soils, planted on west-facing slopes. Young vines are still growing into their potential but already show incredible promise.
Winemaker	Jan van Rooyen
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
taste	Fragrant
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle