MOOIPLAAS 2022 - Pinotage - Stellenbosch - South Africa
MOOIPLAAS - Pinotage - Stellenbosch - South Africa
The Mooiplaas Pinotage is a full bodied wine with a deep purple colour. The nose is reminiscent of plums and floral hints, which is typical of this unique South African variety, while the palate is rich and full with a long finish. Overall the wine is soft, juicy and approachable. This wine should evolve well over time, with ample structure and concentration to age well for 8 to 10 years. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
SOUTH AFRICA
Stellenbosch
Pinotage
Product Description
Description
The Mooiplaas Pinotage is a full bodied wine with a deep purple colour. The nose is reminiscent of plums and floral hints, which is typical of this unique South African variety, while the palate is rich and full with a long finish. Overall the wine is soft, juicy and approachable. This wine should evolve well over time, with ample structure and concentration to age well for 8 to 10 years.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with roast chicken, Cape Malay spiced dishes, roast pork, roast lamb, pizza, pasta. Pinotage also works particularly well with flame grilled meats.
Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Pinotage |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Louis Roos |
| Producer | Mooiplaas Wine Estate |
| Average age of vines | 20+ years old |
| Production method | 8000 |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Fermentation took place over 7 days in closed stainless steel tanks, mixed by pumping over, pressed in horizontal basket press. |
| Aging | Aged for 9 months in older 225L French oak barrels. |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Mouth Attribute | Fresh, Full-bodied, Long Finish, Rich, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Animal, Dark Fruit, Floral, Spices, Plum, Black Berries |
| Density | 3300 vines/ha |
| SKU | SA12 |
Vineyard Info
The vineyard is located 250m above sea level on an east facing slope in the Bottelary Hills. Training method: Pinotage bush vine Soil type: Granite soil, offering enough growth but not too vigorous for the bush vine.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
The Mooiplaas Pinotage is a full bodied wine with a deep purple colour. The nose is reminiscent of plums and floral hints, which is typical of this unique South African variety, while the palate is rich and full with a long finish. Overall the wine is soft, juicy and approachable. This wine should evolve well over time, with ample structure and concentration to age well for 8 to 10 years.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with roast chicken, Cape Malay spiced dishes, roast pork, roast lamb, pizza, pasta. Pinotage also works particularly well with flame grilled meats.
| Grape Varietal | Pinotage |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Louis Roos |
| Producer | Mooiplaas Wine Estate |
| Average age of vines | 20+ years old |
| Production method | 8000 |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Fermentation took place over 7 days in closed stainless steel tanks, mixed by pumping over, pressed in horizontal basket press. |
| Aging | Aged for 9 months in older 225L French oak barrels. |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Mouth Attribute | Fresh, Full-bodied, Long Finish, Rich, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Animal, Dark Fruit, Floral, Spices, Plum, Black Berries |
| Density | 3300 vines/ha |
| SKU | SA12 |
The vineyard is located 250m above sea level on an east facing slope in the Bottelary Hills. Training method: Pinotage bush vine Soil type: Granite soil, offering enough growth but not too vigorous for the bush vine.
