Wildflower Skattie Pinotage NV
Ruby red, rich and spicy with notes of dark berries and hints of raisins, it is well bodied, very intense with notes of ripe cherries. Excellent with strong cheeses and desserts. Serve slightly chilled and enjoy with good friends. Seductively smooth, sensually soft, significantly sweet, mouth filling moreish, decadently Pinotage.
Analysis: Alc:13.94 RS:96 pH:3.77 TA:6.82
Winemaker: André Scriven & Maggie Immelman
Variety: Pinotage
Origin: Western Cape
Wildflower Skattie Pinotage comes from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours. Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested. The hand selection of grapes is focused on optimum ripeness at the crusher to deliver flavour in you glass. The best judge of TASTE is yourself!
Food SuggestionsCan be enjoyed with strong cheese and desserts
In The VineyardPre-harvest done by pinching the bunches at 21°B to stop juice flow to bunches. Grapes are sundried on vines. Hand selected bunches from unirrigated bush vines left to wither in the sun. Made in appassimento-style
In The CellarCrush and destalk, receive grapes with ripeness level of 35-40°B, 15 days of fermentation at 20-22°C on skin. Pressed at 8-11°B. aged in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation must be stopped at a certain balling with the help of a filtration process.
Blend: 100% Pinotage
Type: Dessert
Style: Sweet
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Wildflower Skattie Pinotage NV | André Scriven & Maggie Immelman | Pinotage |