Bordeaux Style Red Blend 2005
4500 bottles @
R168 per bottle

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Simonsvlei PINOTAGE 2005

TASTING NOTES
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver
Veritas Awards 2005 - Silver
Paarl Young Wine Show 2005 - Silver
Lots of rhubarb, raspberry with a bit of wood on the nose. Medium-bodied wine.

IN THE VINEYARD
Grapes come from the Klein-Drakenstein-area. Dryland vineyards – vine under stress, crop smaller with a more concentrated juice.

AGEING POTENTIAL
Suggested time to put away 3 – 5 years.

BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Great to enjoy with any red meat, pasta, chicken dish or a nice rich oxtail soup.
ACCOLADES
2005 Vintage - Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver
Veritas Awards 2005 - Silver
Paarl Young Wine Show 2005 - Silver
2003 Vintage - SA Young Wine Show (2003) – Bronze
2002 Vintage - Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Silver
2001 Vintage – Wine of the Month 2003 - Best Value out of 45 wines
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2002 – Silver