Pinotage
Deep red centre with a purple edge. Ripe plum, red cherry and a hint of fynbos character on the nose. Dense dark chocolate and liquorice flavours on the palate. An accessible and well- structured Pinotage with layers of bright red fruit on the finish.
4,794 Ft 750 ml
23 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Walker Bay, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Pinotage |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 15 % |
| Ph | 3.6 |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 10653 / Litre |
| Awards | Tim Atkin - 90 Points Platter’s Guide - 85 Points |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 89 / 100 |
In the Cellar
Grapes were lightly crushed and cold soaked for 5 days prior to fermentation. The wine was fermented at optimal temperatures of between 24-30°C for French and American 225L barrels for 12 approximately 6 days. After maturation in months the wine was filtered and bottled.
About the winery: Whalehaven
Whalehaven is the third oldest wine producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Named after the protective bay that shelters breeding Southern Right whales in the cool Cape winter months, this boutique winery situated outside Hermanus, creates a delightful array of wines that intrigue and tantalise the palate.
The Walker Bay Region
The Overberg district was named as such due to its location in relation to Cape Town. Overberg means “over the berg” as one has to travel over the Hottentot-Holland Mountains from Cape Town to reach it. Traditionally it was associated with apple growing and grape-juice production but recently is is being associated with the production of high-quality wine. Many famous wineries from other regions (such as Paarl and Franschhoek) have established vineyards here, especially in the Klein River ward near Stanford. The area is also known for its heavy wheat production and Fynbos scrubland surrounding it. White wine grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc enjoy the relatively cool climate here. Red wine grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Shiraz also perform well here.
