SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage
2009 Pinotage
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
South East orientation. |
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| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
8 t/ha |
Vinification:
100% Pinotage harvested fully ripe at 25º Balling from blocks specifically selected for their fruity character. Cool fermented after a cold maceration on the skins and pressed off early, before the development of hard tannins.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Purple on the rim. |
| Nose: |
Classic Pinotage aromas of spicy mulberries, plum pudding and cherries, supported by smoky bacon nuances. |
| Palate: |
Juicy and accessible with soft palate and delicious fruit concentration. |
| Other: |
This uncomplicated, un-wooded Pinotage can be served with a generous slice of pizza or a BBQ. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
5.1 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.6 |
| pH: |
3.46 |
