Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018

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South Africa - South Africa
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018

Bouquet

There is an exotic mix of wild berries of the forest and plums with clove spice.

Flavour

Bold flavours of freshly cut strawberries and blackcurrant flow over the palate with silky tannins. A full-bodied Pinotage with great intensity and a persistent dry finish.

Pairing

It pairs well with Cape Malay Bobotie, venison stew, oven-roasted lamb, stuffed aubergines or grilled mushrooms.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
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Features

Name Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018
Type Red green still
Classification N/A
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Pinotage
Country
Region South Africa
Harvest By hand, when grapes reached an optimal ripeness.
Fermentation temperature 28 °C
Vinification Crushing and destemming in two open fermenters. 20% of the grapes were whole cluster fermented. Two days of cold maceration before inoculation. Manual punching-down every two hours allowed a short but intense extraction. The fermentation temperature reached 28°C. Pressed after 6 days on the skins, alcoholic fermentation was completed in the tank.
Ageing Malolactic fermentation took place in vats before the wine was taken into barriques. 15 months of ageing in entirely new French oak barriques.
Total acidity 5.20 gr/L
pH 3.64
Residual sugars 2.20 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It pairs well with Cape Malay Bobotie, venison stew, oven-roasted lamb, stuffed aubergines or grilled mushrooms.
On offer Price Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2018 € 27.75  ex VAT

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Decanter
94/100 
2018
James Suckling
91/100 
2018
Robert Parker
90/100 
2018
Vinous
92/100 
2018
xtraWine
93/100 
2018
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2008
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