Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2015

A vibrant display of fresh fruit and flavours that includes Turkish delight, chocolate, red and black cherries, vanilla, red plum and butterscotch.

Analysis: Alc:14.0 RS:14.0 pH:9.7 TA:5.7
Winemaker: Carel Hugo and Pieter-Niel Rossouw
Variety: Pinotage
Origin: Darling

Food Suggestions
The flavours follow through on the palate with a fresh acidity to accompany you to all occasions!

Awards
Veritas 2016: Silver

In The Vineyard

Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land
Terroir: Deep, decomposed granite soils on the slopes of the Darling Hills, with a cooling effect in the warm afternoons from the Atlantic Ocean in close proximity.

The Harvest
Yield: 3 -7 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 26°B

In The Cellar
Crush and destalk, 5-6 days fermentation at 20-30°C on skin. Pressed at 5-10°B. A portion of the wine spent 8-12 months on staves to add complexity and layers.

Blend: 100% Pinotage
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Taste: Fruity
Organic: ✔
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
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