Wellington Wines ‘La Cave’ Pinotage 2020

Wellington Wines ‘La Cave’ Pinotage 2020

Winemaking

Grapes, from two separate vineyards with low yields of less than 8 tons per hectare, were picked at optimum ripeness. After de-stalking and crushing, the juice was fermented in open fermenters, on the skins, for 5 days at 260C. Regular pumpovers ensured optimal colour extraction. The juice was separated from the skins shortly before being 100% dry, to ensure a polished tannin structure. Malolactic fermentation took place in new 225L French oak barrels. The wine was then racked and returned to the same barrels for a further maturation period of 18 months.

Tasting Notes

Alluring aromas of cinnamon, cherries, wild strawberry, raspberry, and cedar wood dominate the nose. The palate is delicious and juicy, offering complex flavors of ripe plums, black cherries, nutmeg, and cloves. Ripe tannins are well integrated, complementing the wine’s elegant nature. The finish is long and dry, with lingering cranberry notes.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.80
Wine of Origin: Wellington

Special Note

Our flagship range celebrates the early years of winemaking when wines were stored in caves during maturation and the recent discovery of a series of caves below our very own cellar. The grapes for the wines are meticulously hand-selected from the very best vineyard blocks and we gently handle the grapes in the cellar with minimal disruption. The range consists of a Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Cape Blend and Shiraz, with our red wines matured in small first-­fill French oak barrels before being bottled.