Wild Garden Pinotage
- Country of origin: South Africa
- Wine Type: Dry Red Wine
- Tasting Notes: A smooth and juicy Pinotage from South Africa's signature variety, delivering vibrant fruity notes of bright plummy and brambly fruit through to a lively finish
Nutrition details (per 125ml)
- ABV13%
- Calories91
- Sugars0g
- Carbohydrates0g
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 125ml
Amount per serving
- Calories 91
- Total Sugars 0g
- Alcohol by volume 13%
Product Details
Producer Note
Produced in the Wild Garden that is the Cape Coast of South Africa, the duo of wines
in the small but perfectly formed Wild Garden range, showcases the classic South
African grape varieties. Carefully selected, blended and bottled for us, the Pinotage is
South Africa's signature grape variety with an easy drinking fruity style, while the Chenin Blanc with its fresh fruity flavours is very quaffable indeed.
Vintage
A cool, wet spring delayed budding by seven to 10 days, but it was consistently good
and even, while flowering occurred generally around five days later than usual. Fruit set
occurred at a good tempo and was mostly even, with vine growth continuing steadily
as the temperature increased in December. The 2022 wines show striking colour and
flavour expression, due to a generally cooler season that allowed gradual ripening and
balancing acidity.
Vineyard
The grapes come from carefully selected vineyards in the Swartland and Pederberg in
the Cape Coast region. This hot, dry climate has an average temperature range of
25°C to 35°C and an annual rainfall of 450mm and 600mm, but the altitude of these
vineyards creates a cool oasis in this arid landscape. The Atlantic Ocean lies around 20
miles to the west and this has a significant cooling and moderating effect on the
climate. The rolling hills average around 140 metres above sea level, however, the
superior influence on the wine is from the various soil formations, namely shale, schist,
granite and iron stone. These ancient soils vary greatly in the percentage of clay,
mineral content and organic matter. This Chenin Blanc is from a combination of these
soils, which adds layers of fruit and complexity. Exposure to spring and summer winds
create a healthy environment with little intervention needed to keep the vines healthy.
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel vats to ensure
maximum freshness and to preserve the purity of fruit. The wine was matured without
oak influence to produce a juicy, fruity style which showcases the nuances of the Pinotage variety.
Tasting Note
A smooth and juicy Pinotage from South Africa's signature variety, delivering vibrant
fruity notes of bright plummy and brambly fruit through to a lively finish
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