BADSBERG PINOTAGE

CURRENT VINTAGE: 2020

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Dark red
Nose: Blackberry and cassis on the nose with mocha aromas of a hint of banana
Palate: Ripe plum and rich mocha flavours with a lingering aftertaste

BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage

IN THE VINEYARD
Climate: Mediterranean
Rainfall: 850mm per year
Soil: Red, rocky hill soil
Trellis system: Perold
Irrigation: Micro

ABOUT THE HARVEST
The grapes were harvested middle of February at 25° – 26° Balling.

IN THE CELLAR
Cold soak for 48h before fermentation. Fermentation period 7 – 9 days at 24° – 27° C
Malolactic fermentation on medium toast French oak. Matured further for 7 – 8months before bottling.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
-Roast Meats & Veg
-Flavourful Sauces (Teriyaki, Plum, BBQ)
-Venison & Oxtail
-Spicy Biryani / Curry

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol – 14.65 %vol
pH – 3.63
RS – 4.6 g/l
Total Acid – 5.5 g/l
Appellation – Breedekloof

CHARACTERISTICS
Type – Red
Style – Dry
Body – Medium
Taste – Fruity

PRODUCTION TEAM
Willie Burger, Henri Swiegers, Jaco Booysen