2023 Technical Specifications
Region Durbanville
Production Details This limited release Pinotage is described by the producer as developing further complexity with careful cellaring.
Tasting Notes
ripe red fruit, subtle toasty oak, elegant tannin structure
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.68%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Durbanville
Orientation South-Easterly
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L- and 300L barrels
Production Details Named after the recently restored 1927 French Berliet that belonged to Andre Brink's late father. The Pinotage vines are planted on a south-easterly facing slope where slower ripening and prolonged hangtime lead to more concentration in the final wine profile. Matured for 16 months in French oak barrels, with 35% new oak and the balance older oak, using extra fine grain 225L and 300L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright red fruit, all spice, vanilla, cinnamon, dried rose petals
Palate: velvety, raspberry, mulberry, lingering linear finish
Food Pairing game meat, Springbok carpaccio, Springbok shank, rich roasted-tomato Italian style gnocchi, olive tapenade, cured anchovy paste
Producer Information
Website
Address
Klipheuwel Road, R302, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 825 0060