Kanonkop Pinotage, 750 ml

Climate: Long, cold and wet winter with a slow steady ripening period. Extreme winds during ripening. Warm days during harvesting. Age of vines: Up to 58-year old bush vines. Irrigation: None, dry land. Soil: Decomposed granite and Hutton soils. Yield: 4 tonnes/ha and 2,600 litres/ha. Vinification: Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. Cap was punched manually every 2 hours and the juice drawn off the skins after 3 days. Maturation: Matured for 15 months in 75% new 225 litres French barrels. Description: A very complex wine with hints of red fruit flavours which reflects some Pinot Noir style elegance and structure. Big, bold tannin structures which are downplayed by ripe tannins and elegance.