Summary
| Producer | Meerkat |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Pinotage |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Fruity, juicy reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Paarl |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Jacques Wentzel |
|---|---|
| Winemakers Approach | At Welbedacht, Pinotage is a core product for us and we make it with considerable care. |
| The Vintage | All grapes come from the farm and we can truly say that the wine is grown, made, matured and bottled at Welbedacht. |
| The Vineyard | Once the bunches have been hand selected in the vineyard. The whole grapes are then chilled in our special pre-cooling room for 24hrs, before being gently destemmed and crushed. |
| The Winemaking | The crushed grapes are allowed to cold soak overnight, before being inoculated with yeast. The grapes ferment in open cement fermenters for approximately 5 days at 25º C and are 'punched down' regularly by hand. The grapes are then pressed in our special basket press, before the wine is dry, and fermentation is completed in stainless steel tanks. This practice preserves the wine’s fruity character and moderates spiciness as well as harsh tannin extraction. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| Residual Sugar | 3 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.15 g/l |
| pH | 3.4 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Palate | A rich, juicy Pinotage with loads of sweet plum and black cherry characteristics, supported by sensuous mocha chocolate and soft vanilla. This lusty wine should be enjoyed with great food and great company. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Food Pairings | This lusty wine should be enjoyed with great food and great company. |
