2016 Meerendal Wine Estate Durbanville Pinotage Héritage Block 0.75 Ltr. Red
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Very deep, almost opale purple with a bluish tinge. Spicy red and black fruit aromas supported by strong bramble type characters on the nose. Prune, plum and ripe dark cherry flavours. Big, full well rounded mouth with a satin smooth flow across the palate yet distinct but supple tannin undertone. Beautifully integrated oak.

Game fish, red meats and cheese

climate

Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and a unique pattern of cool winds. Winters are cold and wet with an annual rainfall on the estate of 550 mm.

soil

Tukulu and Glenrosa

vinification

Grapes were handpicked, fermented and fermented in traditional open concrete fermenters with punch downs 6 times per day. Matured in small French oak barrels for 18 months (100% new!). Single vineyard status

vintage
2016
title
Durbanville
class
Pinotage Héritage Block
region
Cape Town
country
South Africa
color
Red
alcohol
14.00 %
Ltr.
0.75