Pekin Red
Lots of Blackcurrant, liquorice, with a hint of dark chocolate and ground coffee. The wine has an explosion of fruit on the palate and well integrated, elegant tannins to support it. The layers of fruit and silky finish will leave you wanting more, whilst a lingering after taste makes for a rather attractive finish.
3,594 Ft 750 ml
9 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Paarl, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 42% Shiraz 34% Cabernet Sauvignon 21% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Percentage | 14 % |
| Ph | 3.46 |
| Acidity | 5.4 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 7987 / Litre |
| Awards | Gilbert&Gaillard - Gold |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 88 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 3.7 Stars |
In the Cellar
13-15 year old vines, cultivated organically. Yield of 6-8 tons per hectare. Grapes were hand-picked at between 23-24ºB. The grapes were destemmed, crushed, after which wild yeast fermentation was allowed in closed stainless steel tanks. Fermentation peaked at 30˚C. Post-fermentation maceration was allowed. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in small used French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 12-14 Months in 225 litre barrels (2nd, 3rd and 4th fill).
About the winery: Avondale
Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates their view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy, plants, animals, people and even their buildings are part of a complex web of relationships and networks; interconnected and interdependent. Avondale is certified organic and practices bio-dynamic agriculture, but they go beyond both these beneficial systems of natural farming by also using the best 21st Century science, technology and knowledge to enhance sustainability.
The Paarl Region
Paarl, a scenic town some 50 km from Cape Town, is situated beneath a large granite outcrop, which is the second largest in the world, the biggest being Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) in Australia. It is formed by three rounded domes, the most prominent of which is named Paarl Rock (which means pearl rock) as it gleams in the early morning light, especially after it has rained. A large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, which has the second most vineyard plantings in the winelands. These include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz, which have the best potential, particularly the latter. More recently, typically Mediterranean varieties such as Viognier and Mourvèdre have been planted on warmer slopes. The Paarl district includes two wards, each with its own characteristics: Simonsberg-Paarl, on the northern and eastern foothills of the Simonsberg, prime wine-growing terroir recognised for Chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends; and Voor Paardeberg, with its distinctive granite outcrop, long a source of top-quality grapes for top producers and now becoming a star in its own right.
