Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 1999

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Pinotage
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.86
RS - 1.6 g/l
Total Acid - 5.22 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red


Accolades

Veritas 2001 - Silver

Tasting Notes

Veritas 2001 - Silver,/b>
An elegant, cool climate Pinotage with a touch of oak. Some spice on the nose as well as an abundance of small red currant fruit. Smooth medium-bodied palate of generous richness and mouth-feel.
Suggested cuisine accompaniments: Roasted pork knuckles, duck liver paté and Mexican beef fajitas.

Blend Information

Pinotage

In The Vineyard

Vineyards: Bush vines/dry land
Terroir: Deep soils from decomposed granite
Climate: Warm sunny days and the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

In The Cellar

Ageing: 25% French oak barrel, 75% French oak stave.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2009 Abe Beukes & Carel Hugo Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2008 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2006 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2005 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2005 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2003 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 2001 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Darling Cellars "Old Block" Pinotage 1999 Abe Beukes Pinotage
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