Spier Seaward Pinotage

WINEMAKER:

Johan Jordaan

ORIGIN:

Paarl, Darling a Stellenbosch - South Africa

TERROIR AND WINEMAKING:

Decomposed granite and weathered shale. Grapes were harvested by hand, de-stemmed and cold soaked for two days in stainless steel tanks to enhance colour extraction and fruit preservation. Fermentation was inoculated and completed in 15 days. The wine was racked to barrels to continue malolactic fermentation in a combination of 80% French and 20% American oak barrels, and matured in these for 14 months.

ANALYSIS

APPEARANCE:

Deep red with a purple edge.

TASTING NOTE:

Dark fruits such as black cherries and mulberry introduces a rich, complex middle palate with hints of all spice and vanilla.  This medium-to-full bodied wine shows great balance and beautiful integration.