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
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Address
Klipheuwel Road, R302, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 825 0060
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