An enticing nose follows through to rich, succulent and velvety ripe red fruit characters perfectly balanced by a firm acidity and integrated tannin structure.
On the medium side of full-bodied, the wine shows the very typical sweet fruit vibrancy with lots of cherry and some uncharacteristic white pepper. Classically Pinotage, it’s able tannins are gentle and friendly while the good acidity results in a very elegant, long-lasting finish.
Classic steak tartare, rare gameburgers, confit duck and sesame-seared tuna steaks are some of the favourites. For the vegetarians, wild mushroom risotto and roasted mozzarella-stuffed aubergine with oreganum will do perfectly well.
Stellenzicht Golden Triangle Pinotage 2013 (6/case) (R99/BOTTLE)
Winemaker’s comments
Colour: Bright and vibrant ruby with faint purple rim which will dissipate with age.
Bouquet: Fresh and vibrant floral tones of violet with ripe cherry and red berry-coulis. Subtle oaking with faint toastiness, cinnamon and sweet prunes in the background.
Taste: On the medium side of full-bodied, the wine shows the very typical sweet fruit vibrancy with lots of cherry and some uncharacteristic white pepper. Classically Pinotage, it’s able tannins are gentle and friendly while the good acidity results in a very elegant, long-lasting finish.
Ageing potential: The wines from this vintage, while being very friendly in their youth, pose wonderful maturation potential and this wine is thus expected to develop extremely well to an age of at least 12 years.
Food pairing: Classic steak tartare, rare gameburgers, confit duck and sesame-seared tuna steaks are some of the favourites. For the vegetarians, wild mushroom risotto and roasted mozzarella-stuffed aubergine with oreganum will do perfectly well.
Chemical analysisAlcohol: 14,82% by vol
Residual sugar: 1.7 g/l
Total acid: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3,51
Total extract: 27.9 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0,72 g/l
Free SO2: 29 ppm (at release)
Total SO2: 72 ppm (at release)