Meinert ‘Printers Ink’ Pinotage 2017

Meinert ‘Printers Ink’ Pinotage 2017

Winemaking

Cold maceration for 10 days at under 10ºC followed by a short, hot fer1mentation (3 days) before pressing. About a third of the wine underwent carbonic maceration so as to enhance the finer nuances of our Pinotage. Bottled after 12 months in 225L 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Medium structure with a rich berry fruits, hints of tabacco, full-bodied yet elegant mid-palate and a clean fresh finish.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.5 %
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
pH: 3.48
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch