Grape Varieties:
100% Pinotage
Wine Description:
Skraalhans is a gangly weed found in our vineyards, often growing taller than the Bush vines themselves. Our hands-off approach has allowed the vineyards to shine through, giving the wine a profound sense of place. This new, vibrant version of Pinotage is bright, fresh and elegant
Method and Maturation:
Grapes were machine harvested at 22.0 balling to preserve freshness and maintain lower alcohol. The must was inoculated with biodynamic yeast and only spent 3 days on the skins with two light pump-overs per day. After gently pressing, the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for malo-lactic conversion. After completion the wine is racked to 500L old oak barrels to age for 10 months.
Wine Tasting Notes:
This wine is dominated by red fruits with classic cherry and mulberry notes. With a vibrant palate and sweet tannins, this wine has a plush and bright finish.
Alcohol |
12.75% |
Residual sugar |
2.1g/L |
Acidity |
5.3g/L |
Ph Level |
3.59 |
Region |
Stellenbosch |
Producer |
Kaapzicht |