Onyx Pinotage 2002

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Pinotage
Alcohol - 14.0 %vol
pH - 3.80
RS - 2.1 g/l
Total Acid - 5.72 g/l
Appellation - Groenekloof/Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fragrant


Accolades

Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Veritas 2004 - Bronze

Tasting Notes

Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Veritas 2004 - Bronze
Vanilla pod, pungent flavours of small red berries and a slight hint of banana makes up the complex nose on this fine Pinotage. A subtle wine with underlying complexity which only presents itself with time.

Ageing Potential

Enjoy from 2005 to 2012.

Blend Information

100% Pinotage

In The Vineyard

The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.

Terroir: Deep soils possessing decomposed granite. Darling hills.
Vineyards: Bush vine/dry land
Climate: The climate is positively influenced by the Atlantic Ocean with sunny days and cool nights.

About The Harvest

Crush and destalk, 12-14 days fermentation at 23-25°C

In The Cellar

80% French Oak and 20% American – a selection of first and second fill 300 litre barrels, aged for 14 months.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Onyx Pinotage 2007 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Onyx Pinotage 2006 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Onyx Pinotage 2005 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Onyx Pinotage 2002 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Onyx Pinotage 2001 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Onyx Pinotage 1999 Abe Beukes Pinotage

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