Rijk’s CWG Pinotage 2017
100% Pinotage
Grapes from a 12-year-old bush vine vineyard were picked by hand in the cool of the night to capture the true flavours of this unique variety. A 48-hour cold maceration period preceded alcoholic fermentation. Pigeage took place three times per day to extract tannin and colour. Skins were gently pressed at 4°Balling. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. Matured for 22 months in a new and a 2nd fill French oak barrel.
Tasting Notes: Attractive bramble berry aromas, supported by a presence of quality oak spice, along with whiffs of perfume on the nose. These aromas carry through onto a rich and flavour-filled, full-bodied palate.
Ready for drinking from 2022.
Winemaker: Pierre Wahl
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 8 000.00
- Lowest: R 5 000.00
- Average: R 5 640.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 66
- Cases Auctioned 50
Analysis
- Alc: 14.47 vol%
- RS: 2.22 g/l
- TA: 5.82 g/l
- pH: 3.51
