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Bruce Jack Wines Off The Charts Breedekloof Pinotage 2021
£94.40
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6 bottle(s) at £15.73 per bottle.
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ZHD5612021A
Bruce Jack Wines Off The Charts Breedekloof Pinotage 2021
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Pinotage 100%
- Alcohol by volume- 14%
- Case 6/ 75cl
- Producer- Bruce Jack Wines
- Enticing aromas of black cherry and plum entwined with dark chocolate and spice through to a harmonious palate bursting with black forest fruit and delicious hints of chocolatey, toasty oak.
The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, and transferred to open-top stainless steel fermenters. A cold soak lasted for four days to extract color, flavor, and fine tannins, during which twice daily pump-overs occurred. Fermentation was followed by a two-week skin maceration before being gently pressed. 20% of the wine was aged in a combination of new and old barrels for 12 months.
The Breedekloof Valley is surrounded by steep mountain slopes and the meandering Breede River which flows through the wide fertile valley. Breedekloof lies to the west of Worcester, with the Slanghoek Mountains marking its western border and the Badsberg Mountain dividing the Breedekloof area in two. The mountains have a moderating effect on the climate, with mountain shadows providing respite for the vines from the
hot sun, by shortening the days and bringing cooler nights. These diurnal temperature differences create a long, slow ripening period, which results in ripe flavors and natural balancing acidity. The varying soil types in Breedekloof range from sandy loam around the river's banks to rockier, more stony soils on the steep mountain slopes. The well-drained mountain soils encourage the vine's roots to dig deeper for water and
nutrients, resulting in lower yields. The grapes are hand-picked during the early hours of the day, often just after sunrise.
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