2017 Zevenwacht 7even Pinotage

The nose has ripe plum and dark cherry fruit, complimented with chocolate and toasted coffee aromas. The palate is medium bodied and juicy with a smooth finish.

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Viticulture

The vineyards are situated on the northern slopes of the Banhoek Valley, ranging in altitude from 450 - 500m above sea level allowing for moderate temperatures. We harvest 8 tons per hectare.

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Vinification

The intensely flavoured and impressively pigmented bunches were taken directly to specialised red wine fermenters for an overnight 'cold-soak'. This allows for colour extraction early in the winemaking process. The wine was pressed off the skins directly after fermentation. Following malolactic fermentation, it was matured for 6 months on French oak staves.

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Recommendation

Drink slightly chilled to appreciate its vibrancy - just below European room temperature. Our meal suggestions: Enjoy this food friendly wine with grilled yellowtail or snoek with grape jam and farm-style bread. It is also the perfect partner for a pizza or braai.