Kaapzicht Skraalhans Pinotage 2022

Skraalhans is a long gangly weed found in their vineyards, often growing taller than the vines themselves. Loosely translated as lean stray, the name represents this restrained, fresh and elegant new style of Pinotage.

Grape Variety: 100% Pinotage. From vines aged between 7 and 15 years. These trellised vines are unirrigated and yield between 5–7 tons per hectare.

Taste Profile: This wine is dominated by red fruits with classic cherry and mulberry notes. With a vibrant palate and sweet tannins, this wine has a plush and bright finish. Matured for 10 months in 500l old barrels.

Winemaking Process: The must was inoculated with biodynamic yeast and only spent 3 days on the skins with two light pump-overs per day. After gently pressing, the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for malo-lactic conversion. After completion the wine is racked to 500l old oak barrels to age for 10 months.