Tasting Notes
Veritas 2001 - Silver,/b>
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.
Suggested cuisine accompaniments: Roasted pork knuckles, duck liver paté and Mexican beef fajitas.
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.
In The Cellar
Ageing: 25% French oak barrel, 75% French oak stave.