6 x Pinotage Blanc – 2024

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6 x Pinotage Blanc - 2024

The wine has balanced acidity with fresh fruit aromas and a clean, crisp character. It is distinctly dry on the palate, with a pleasant texture and a long, refreshing finish.

R 1,174.00

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All grapes have naturally clear juice, regardless of whether their skins are green or dark. The colour of a red wine comes primarily from the contact between the juice and the grape skins during winemaking.

Our Pinotage Blanc is made from the Pinotage grape, a red variety traditionally used to produce red wine. For this wine, the grapes are carefully destemmed and pressed, followed by a controlled period of 7 hours of contact with the cooled skins. This gentle process allows the juice to develop the fresh fruit and aromatic character of the Pinotage grape while maintaining its delicate, clear appearance.

After the skin-contact period, the juice is separated from the skins and handled using a process similar to that used for white wines. The result is a crisp, elegant white wine that presents the distinctive character of Pinotage in a completely different style.

Vinification

The grapes were harvested early in the morning at 23.4 Balling. The grapes were destemmed and transferred to the bag press, where they remained on the cooled skins for 7 hours. The juice was then transferred to stainless steel tanks and held at 6°C for 3 days. The juice was then settled and fermented for 12 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drawn off and kept chilled in stainless steel tanks for an additional two months before bottling.

Food Notes

The wine pairs beautifully with cheese, cold meats, fish and aromatic curries. – Open and enjoy. – Best served at approximately 10°C.

Maturation

The wine was bottle-matured for 6 months and is ready to enjoy. It is best appreciated while young and fresh.

Details.

Vintage: 2023
Winemaker: Flip Smith
Tasting Panel:
Age of Vines: 14 Years
Yield: 5.5
Varieties: Merlot
Irrigation: Drip