Windmeul Reserve Pinotage
Windmeul Reserve Pinotage
WINE ORIGIN | Paarl
WINEMAKER | Abraham van Heerden
AV 14.75 | RS 3.3 | TA 5.6 | PH 3.62
Grapes originate from 23-year-old
bush vines in Agter-Paarl and were
hand-harvested at 26.2°B. Cold
maceration took place for 24 hours
before the wine was inoculated with
yeast. The wine was fermented at 25°C in
open fermenters with regular punch downs
and pump overs. At 3°B the wine was
racked from the skins to French Oak barrels
where malolactic fermentation took place.
The wine matured for 18 months in 300L
French Oak barrels, 80% new and 20%
second fill.
This deep ruby coloured wine
has aromas of cedar oak, ripe plum, and
black cherries. The palate shows layers of
leather, prune, and dark chocolate, with a
well-rounded soft tannin structure and
a lingering aftertaste.
