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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed into steel tanks for fermentation. Biodynamic yeast is used to inoculate the fermentation to enhance and preserve terroir characteristics. After fermentation the wine is gently pressed and transferred to tank for malo-lactic conversion. After conversion the wine racked into 300L barrels for ageing between 16-18 months. After Blending the wine is aged in concrete tanks until bottling.
In the vineyard
Unirrigated bush vine planted in 1995-1997 respectively. These vines yield between 4.2 and 6 tons per hectare and planted in koffieklip and weathered granite soils.
Ageing
Made to be enjoyed now, however, it can be cellared for 7 to 10 years from date of vintage provided it is stored in the correct conditions.
Cultivar
100% Pinotage
Food Pairing
The perfect accompaniment to Fillet, steak, chops, rich pastas.
About the Wine Estate
In 1946, a man created a home by planting a vineyard. That man is now the great-grandfather of the winemaker today. We craft wines with a sense of belonging, creating moments of purity and concentration. At once familiar and extraordinary. The 1947 Chenin Blanc vineyard is planted, making it the second oldest surviving Chenin Blanc vineyard in South Africa today. At Kaapzicht, our terroir creates wines that are rich and opulent. I believe that winemaking it about finding your path and then linking it to what your farm or terroir can give you. It’s a fine balance between understanding what people want, and also being ballsy enough not to chase every trend, but to be true to your origin and house style. Ultimately, I just want to make wine that everyone wants to drink because it’s great. If your wine is the first bottle that’s empty at a dinner table, you’re always doing well.