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Description
THE WINE: Medium-bodied, with fine-grained, silky tannins. The palate is smooth ad offers seductive notes of crushed pomegranate, juicy plums and black cherries. Refined and sophisticated, with a delicate balance, showcasing the finesse and restained power of modern Pinotage.
FOOD PAIRING: With an alluring sweet spiciness that is unique to Pinotage, this wine pairs remarkably well with a mild Indian curry, as well as the popular Cape Malay dish, bobotie.
THE VINTAGE
The 2019 vintage stands out in terms of freshness and elegance. L'Avenir's wines from this vintage boast natural acidity and crispness. Phenolic ripeness was attained at lower sugar levels resulting in wines with lower alcohol levels.
WINEMAKING
Grapes were harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Each vineyard was individually vinified. Once the grapes were crushed, the mash was cooled and fermentation took place for 5-10 days at 24-26°C. Upon completion of malolactic fermentation, the wine was matured in steel tanks, as well as 300 litre French barrels for 10 to 14 months, using a combination of new, second and third-fill French oak. The final blend was based on a meticulous barrel selection.