
On the nose rich dark chocolate and powerful freshly brewed coffee styling, with a hint of mint and baked plums. The palate shows distinct characters of coffee and chocolate, which is balanced with smooth velvety tannins and a lingering aftertaste.
ABOUT THE DIEMERSFONTEIN THE ORIGINAL PINOTAGE 1.5L MAGNUM 2023
| WINEMAKING | Cold soaking for 12 hours. Inoculation with yeast. Aerated pump overs every 3 hours for 25 minutes to extract sufficient colour, tannin and aroma. Pressed at 2.5 °B and completed alcoholic fermentation on French oak inserstave. Malolactic fermentation was completed on the primary lees and staves. Racked after malolactic fermentation and put back on oak staves for 6 months. |
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| TASTING NOTES | On the nose rich dark chocolate and powerful freshly brewed coffee styling, with a hint of mint and baked plums. The palate shows distinct characters of coffee and chocolate, which is balanced with smooth velvety tannins and a lingering aftertaste. |
| FOOD PAIRING | Although this wine is a great partner to rich lamb casseroles and gentle Malay curries, the best companion for this wine is a rich, decadent chocolate dessert like Molten chocolate lava cake or Chocolate Pecan brownie, absolute heaven! |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| COMPONENTS | WINE OF ORIGIN | HARVEST DATE | YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Pinotage | Wellington | February 2023 | 6 Tonnes per Hectare |
| AEGING POTENTIAL | TEMPERATURE | ENERGY | PACKAGING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mature for up to 7 years from harvest | Serve between 15ºC to 20ºC | (100 ml) E = 352 KJ / 85 Kcal | 2460 grams per 1500 ml bottle with 6 bottles per case |
ANALYSIS
| ALCOHOL | TOTAL ACIDITY | RESIDUAL SUGAR | PH |
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| 14.0% | 5.0 g/l | 2.0 g/l | 3.72 |
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