Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2003

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes

Main Variety - Pinotage

Alcohol - 15.5 %vol

pH - 3.69

RS - 2.3 g/l

Total Acid - 5.34 g/l

Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red

Tasting Notes

An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth, medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel.

Ageing Potential

Enjoy for the next 5 years.

Blend Information

100% Pinotage

In The Vineyard

Vineyards: Bush vines/dry land
Terroir: Deep soils from decomposed granite.
Climate: Warm sunny days and the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

About The Harvest

Crush and destalk, 10 days fermentation at 28Â°C

In The Cellar

Ageing: 25% French oak barrel, 75% French oak stave
Packaging: 6 x 750 ml
After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels for 11 months. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used.

Other Vintages

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Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2009	Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo	Pinotage
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Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2006	Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend	Pinotage
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