Wildekrans
Wildekrans Estate Pinotage
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Wildekrans Estate Pinotage is produced in the appellation of Bot River, located in the cool coastal region of Walker Bay. Pinotage is often regarded as South Africa's signature grape. It is a crossing between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (previously known as Hermitage), and it tends to give notes of ripe black fruit and smoke. The grapes are hand-picked and delicately crushed before being fermented and matured in French oak barrels. This wine lends itself perfectly to 'braai', which is South Africa's answer to the barbecue.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Wildekrans Estate Pinotage has a medium ruby color.On pouring, it leaps from the glass with ripe black fruits such as blackberry and plum, accompanied by notes of dried herbs, cinnamon, and a touch of smokiness. On the palate, this Pinotage showcases a medium to full body with well-integrated tannins. The flavors are rich and concentrated, with a harmonious balance between the fruitiness and the oak influence. You can expect flavors of dark berries, black cherries, and a subtle hint of chocolate. The wine finishes with a lingering, round and velvety texture.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinotage
ORIGINS
Winery: Wildekrans
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
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