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Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2020
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AWARD WINNING

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2020

R530,00

The first red wine Frans Malan, founder of Simonsig Wine Estate, released in 1970 was a Pinotage. In the early seventies he was a pioneer in using new small French oak barriques for his Pinotage. Today, the Redhill Pinotage is made from a vineyard grown on the famous red hills of Simonsig Estate. The red soil originates from decomposed shale and is regarded to be the best soil for growing premium red wine. This is due to the excellent moisture retention capacity and good drainage. The wine has a vivid dark red colour. Bursting with fruit, there are aromas of cranberries, black cherries, and spicy raspberries with a perfume of violets, vanilla and musk candy. With excellent oak integration, fine elegant tannins and tangy acidity, the wine has a weightless intensity to it that makes it a fine wine.

Specifications

SKU: SIM-018
Alcohol Volume: 13.9%
Sugar G/L: 2.4 g/l
Winery: Simonsig Wine Estate
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Pinotage
Category(s): Award Winning Wines, Greater Simonsberg
Food Pairing: Meat

More Information

In the cellar

Hand harvested at optimal ripeness on the 5th of February 2020. After meticulous sorting in the vineyard the grapes are destemmed and crushed to two open top fermenters. A total of 20% of the grapes are fermented as whole clusters. Two days cold soaking before inoculation. Manual punch downs every two hours gives a short, but intensive extraction. Fermentation temperature peaked at 30°C. Pressed after 6 days on the skins, where alcoholic fermentation finished in the tank. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel.

In the vineyard

Higher rainfall during the 2019 winter months and the coinciding increase in dam levels resulted in better water availability for vineyards. Even budbreak and a large number of flowering bunches showed early promise. Conditions remained favourable, except for some wind during flowering and rain during December that required meticulous vineyard management. Moderate temperatures and dry weather followed, resulting in an excellent season. Above average yields with healthy and excellent quality grapes. An intense season that required immense focus and precise execution to manage. However, if managed well, it holds immense potential.

Ageing

Soft and perfectly drinkable now but should benefit from further ageing over the next 8 to 10 years.

Cultivar

100% Pinotage

Food Pairing

Enjoy with Braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée. Deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus. Flavourful and heartier pastas.

Awards and Recognition

93 points | Tim Atkin | 2022

About the Wine Estate

Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.

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