South African Warwick Pinotage Case of 6

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Pinotage is a red wine varietal that is South Africa's signature variety. It was bred there in 1925 as a cross between Pinot noir and Cinsaut (Cinsaut was known as Hermitage in South Africa during that time, hence the portmanteau name of Pinotage).Purchase this wine online from Australia's leading online store. Varietals 100% Pinotage Alcohol 14.7% pH 3.47 TA 5.63g/l RS 2.91g/l Ageing potential:Three to Six years ageing potential Oak Maturation: 18 Months in Medium Toast Barrels Winemaking Procedure: The grapes were hand harvested and fermented three quarters of the way on the skins after which the skins were pressed and the juice left to finish fermentation in tank. The wine was then aged for 18 months in second and third fill 225L medium toast barrels. Winemaker’s comments: This wine has a garnet colour with intense raspberry and minty chocolaty aromas. The sweet pallet and spicy undertones compliments the intense nose and ensures a lively but still complex wine. Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C Food recommendations: Oxtail, duck & mushroom risotto Classic south African Pinotage