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Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Nutty

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Ashbourne

Ashbourne Pinotage

South Africa, Walker Bay

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Ashbourne Pinotage is a high-quality South African wine produced by Ashbourne Estate, situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley. This Pinotage is made from the Pinotage grape variety, which is native to South Africa. The vineyards are located on a cooler hillside, providing a long ripening period, resulting in grapes with intense flavor and complexity. The wine is fermented in small batches with natural yeasts and aged for 22 months in French oak barrels. Ashbourne Pinotage is known for its rich, dark fruit flavors, earthy undertones, and elegant tannins. This wine offers a unique and nuanced expression of the Pinotage grape and is a must-try for any wine lover.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This South African Pinotage offers a deep and intense ruby-red hue.On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, with hints of sweet spices, such as licorice and nutmeg. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with mild tannins and a juicy acidity. The wine is well-balanced and has a long, lingering finish. This is an excellent example of a classic South African Pinotage.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinotage

ORIGINS

Winery: Ashbourne

Region: Walker Bay

Walker Bay is a wine region located in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is situated in the coastal area of the Overberg district, between the towns of Hermanus and Stanford. The region is known for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed wines. Walker Bay has a long and rich history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1800s. The first vineyards were planted by French Huguenots, who settled in the area and began producing wines from the local grapes. In the late 19th century, the region was further developed by the Dutch settlers, who brought with them their own winemaking techniques and traditions. Today, Walker Bay is one of South Africa's most important wine regions, with over 200 wineries and vineyards. The region is renowned for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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