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Fort Simon
Fort Simon Pinotage 750 ml
Fort Simon Pinotage 750 ml
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The Vineyards
The grapes came from vineyards planted in 1974 at an altitude of 185 to 195 meters above sea level. New clones were selected and planted in 1999 for enhandiment of more typical fruit flavours. The treilised vineyards face southeast to west.
The Winemaking
The Winemaking
The grapes were hand-picked from selected blocks of vineyards from the 1st week of February until the 1st week of March at an average of 25 deg baling. 80 % of the free run juice was fermented on the skins, and was separated and pressed at 60 baling. After fermentation the young wine was inoculated with maloiactic bacteria and after 3 rackings the wine was transferred to 300l French oak barrels where it matured for 18 months.
Winemakers comments
Deep ruby in colour, complimented with strong blackcurrant, red and blackberry aromas of ripe fruit, perfectly married with a good structure of subtle woody flavours. Together, a balanced and unforgettable long lingering finish. This wine is drinking well now and will age very well in the bottle.
Alcohol 15.00 Vol
R.S. 2.9 g/l
T.A. 5.6 g/l
V.A. 0.61 g/l
FS02 34 mg/I
T.S02
94 mg/1
PH 3.61
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Jacob Venter Lots of vanilla on the nose with blackberries, full-bodied for a pinotage great aging potential
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Ruan Le Grange Dark fruits. Smokyness. Lovely & balanced
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André Otto Rich and ripe dark fruit on a full bodied wine - the way a Pinotage should be. Lots of flavours are represented: ripe strawberry, plum, blackcurrant, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon and a hint of coffee. Excellent!
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Vintage
2018
Appelation
Stellenbosch
Grape
Pinotage
Alcohol Content
14.5
Vegan
Organic
Country
South Africa
"So great to be able to receive a regular delivery of good wine rather than the usual 12 bottle case sold by most 'wine clubs' "
- Terry Wharton Hood -
Great wine at a great time, everytime
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