Redhill Pinotage
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in color, this Pinotage opens with wild berry aromas layered with cinnamon spice, cedar oak, and hints of liquorice. Flavors of raspberry, bramble, and red cherry are balanced by vibrant acidity and soft velvet tannins, creating a smooth, elegant finish.
Vineyards
The vineyard, named for its iconic red soil and rolling hills, features bush vines in a low-yielding block that produces the best quality Pinotage. Situated at 155-165 meters above sea level with a northwestern aspect, the vines thrive in Tukulu soils, known for producing intense, perfumed fruit with a soft, round structure and fine acidity. A long-term pruning plan is in place to encourage the growth of thicker shoots, aiming to elevate the bushvine bowl and create a “top hat” structure for better quality and control.
Winemaking
Grapes from a single bush vine vineyard were hand-selected and meticulously sorted before fermentation. After cold soaking and gentle punch downs, the wine completed fermentation in tank before aging 19 months in 225L French oak barrels (75% new oak). The wine was racked three times before bottling.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2021
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Region:
- Stellenbosch
- RS:
- 1.8G/L
- Varietals:
- 66% Pinotage, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
- PH:
- 3.52
- TA:
- 6.1G/L
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