Ratings
87 points by WineAlign (2017 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Stellenbosch Hills |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Pinotage |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby red color with purple reflections |
| Aroma | intense fruit aromas of ripe mulberries, juicy plums, maraschino cherries, supported by sweet notes of vanilla, espresso, and mocha chocolate |
| Palate | juicy tannins combined with soft texture, full-bodied with a pleasant spicy long finish |
| Finish | pleasantly spicy and long finish |
| Food Pairing | roasted duck breast, crispy roasted pork belly, classic Italian pizza, chocolate desserts, roasted coffee beans |
| Aging Potential | 2-6 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | partial aging in French and American oak barrels |
| Fermentation | traditional fermentation with temperature control in stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | granite and slate soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | hand-harvested grapes |
Interesting facts
| The name 'Barista' refers to the coffee aroma reminiscent of freshly roasted Arabica beans, a signature characteristic of this wine. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 6002039009232 |