Koopmanskloof Pinotage 2017

Deep ruby red colour.  Ripe fruit on the nose.  Pallet shows a good balance between ripe berry fruit and well-integrated oak aromas, hints of chocolate, mocha and vanilla aromas derive from a careful selection of oak.  Medium to full body wine, well structured, rich and supple with elegant tannin and soft finish. Vineyard: Soil type Hutton/Broken granite Irrigation: Drip irrigation Bush wine vineyard east-west direction. Harvest at 25 degrees Balling Cellar: Cold soaking period for 48 hours.  Fermentation in stainless steel red wine fermenters for approximately 5 days.  Aroma and colour extraction via delastage and daily pump overs.  Partially aged in 300 litres Fench oak barrel as well as selected premium Fench oak staves for 8 months.  Malolactic fermentation completed.