Pearly Bay Dry Red

South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl
Bottle
Identity
Producer KWV
Vol 0.75
Grapes 44% Ruby Cabernet, 7% Pinotage, 49% Cinsaut
Color red
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Lively deep red color
Aroma Beautiful bouquet of berries and mint
Palate Well-integrated and firm tannins, easy-drinking with vibrant young flavors
Finish Refreshing finish with balanced acidity and firm tannins
Food Pairing Pizza, Black Forest ham, beef casserole, grilled sausages, traditional barbecue, or simply on its own
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Total Acidity 5.99
Sugar (g/l) 3.70
pH 3.4
Fermentation Fermented on the skins until dry
Terroir
Soil Deep red, well-drained soils - Hutton and Clovelly
Harvest Type Selected grapes harvested at 23° Balling and fermented on the skins until dry
Harvest Desc Selected grapes (Ruby Cabernet 44%, Pinotage 7%, Cinsaut 49%) harvested at 23° Balling and fermented on the skins until dry
Interesting facts
The wine is from the Paarl region, known for its Mediterranean climate with moderate summers and cold, wet winters. The soil consists of deep red, well-drained Hutton and Clovelly soils.
Logistics
Cork Cork