2017 Bon Courage Pinotage

Bon Courage Estate Wines - These wines truly form the heart of the Bon Courage Estate, identified by their elegance, consistency in quality and intense fruit flavours. The range is extensive due to the diverse terroir that characterises the estate.

This Pinotage is a full bodied red wine. The aroma is complex on the nose with a mix of mulberry and plum. On the palate it has a smooth and well rounded mouth feel finishing with a velvet texture and soft tannins.

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Vinification

The whole berries were fermented in rotor tanks and were cold soaked for one day. After fermentation was more than 50% complete, half of the grape skins were removed, pumped into barrels and fermented dry. It was then matured in second and third fill French Oak barrels for 12-15 months.

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Recommendation

This wine is a great match with robust meat dishes, casseroles and stews with sweet fruit. Also, grilled meats on the 'braai' with a sweet style barbeque sauce. It can also compliment slightly spicy foods. This wine is made to be enjoyed now or within 3-4 years.