South African Pinotage (CGP)
First created in South Africa in the 1920's by crossing Burgundy's delicate Pinot Noir and Rhone's robust Cinsault. It has become the trademark grape of South Africa. The standard for excellence in Pinotage demands fermentation on the skins and contact with new oak, during fermenation and during aging. Following these standards, we have chosen to import the skins and solids from the grapes as well as the juice they produced. A 2 litre pack of virgin, Pinotage skins and solids is included to heighten the wine's true varietal character. Our exclusive 2-stage oaking system utilizes French oak during fermentation then Hungarian oak cubes during the initial resting period to deliver the complexity and body so prized in the best Pinotage wines.
| Brand | CellarCraft: Premium 8 Week Wines |
|---|---|
| Type | Red |
| Oak | 4 |
| Body | 5 |
| Sweetness | 0 |
| Price | $200.00 |
Each wine produces 23 litres (about 29-30 750ml bottles). Dessert wine and port yield 12 litres per batch. Wine bottling options