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Table 11
Cape Chamonix Pinotage Greywacke 2018
South Africa, Franschhoek
Pinotage
RRP: £23.90
ABS Main Portfolio
Description
The grapes is handpicked, the grapes are sorted and fermented in stainless steel tanks.The Ripasso inspired technique is used where partly dried grapes are added whole for a second fermentation The grapes are pressed and matured for 18 months in 228ℓ French oak barrels with 10% new being new oak. The bouquet is complex with scents recalling wild berries, spice and cherries. On the palate the wine shows full body and rich dark chocolate with fruit flavours, balanced elegantly by tannins, with a long and lingering finish that reveals a sweetness reminiscent of liquorice.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.0 g/l residual sugar
6.2 g/l acidity