Ratings
Vivino rating 3.6 from 12038 ratings
Identity
| Producer | KWV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinotage |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, plum, wild berries, clove spices, chocolate, pomegranate, marzipan, oak, smoke, leather, earthy |
| Palate | Sweet, juicy tannins with hints of spices, soft and well balanced, fresh and juicy, complemented by vanilla and marzipan notes, seductively soft and beguiling |
| Finish | Soft finish with lingering aftertaste, gentle and long finish, rewarding every sip |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with beef, poultry, and game (deer, venison) |
| Aging Potential | Can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to three years from vintage |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels for 8-10 months |
Interesting facts
| KWV cooperative founded in 1918 to stabilize South African wine industry; Pinotage is South Africa's own grape, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault created in 1925 |