Kaapzicht Pinot Noir 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

The noble Pinot Noir makes its debut for Kaapzicht with more concentration, colour and character than expected. Lovely sweet and sour cherries accompanied by elegant tannins.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.35
rs	1.9
pH	3.6
ta	5.2
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group	Kaapzicht
Other
Winemaker	Danie Steytler
Variety	Pinot Noir
BlendPercent	100% Pinot Noir
FoodSuggest
Ageing
Cellar	It is only a small amount - 2.3 tons, which we fermented in a small open top tank. We punched down twice a day as we were careful not to over extract the wine. Bottelary with its low potential granite soils always give low yield with high intensity fruit. The result is a darker than normal Pinot Noir (even with us only wetting the cap twice a day) It is pressed off after 10 days and taken back to old barrels for 15 months. So the wine spends a total of 18 months in oak. We usually sell the Pinot Noir grapes, or as bulk wine, but this year - we were so impressed with the quality - we decided to bottle it - hope you like it!
Harvest	We picked the grapes at 24 Balling - nice dark ripe fruit.
Vineyard	Vines planted in weathered granite soil. Yield of 4-6 tons per hectare.
Style
body	Medium
style	Dry
taste	Fruity
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle