CATHEDRAL CELLAR PINOTAGE

WINE MAKING:
A three-step selection process ensured only the best quality fruit was chosen for fermentation. Selective picking in the vineyard followed by both bunch and berry selection on the sorting table in the Cellar, is strictly observed. After 2 days of cold maceration the juice was inoculated with a combination of specially selected yeast strains. Fermentation took place at 26oC over six days. The wine was pressed before alcoholic fermentation was completed, to prevent the extraction of hard and dry tannins. The wine was racked to barrel where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine spent 16 months in barrel before blending.

WINE DESCRIPTION:
This elegant and modern styled Pinotage shows true varietal characteristics, with an abundance of blackcurrant, black cherries, plums, and hints of fruitcake and marzipan on the nose. The intense concentration on the palate is the result of a combination of sweet fruit and well-integrated oak. The silky smooth tannins contribute to the juicy, round and seamless finish.

MATURATION:
The wine spent 18 months in barrel. A 35% portion of the blend was aged in new barrels and the remainder in second and third- ll barrels. The wood utilised in the making of the wine comprised 85% French and 15% American oak.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
This Pinotage can be savoured on its own or enjoyed with a variety of meat casseroles, roasted game, Cape Malay curry dishes or cheddar cheeses.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
This wine will be enjoyable now or can be cellared for up to 36 months from vintage.