Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2013

Rating92

Price38.00

Vintage2013

AppellationStellenbosch, South Africa

WinerySimonsig

Alcohol14.40%

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed Wine

Aging ProgramBarrel aged 15 months in 96% French oak, 4% American White Oak (95.5% first fill, 4.5% third fill)

Oak OriginFrench and American

Blend100% Pinotage

Total Acidity5.10 g/L

pH3.70

Sugar3 g/L

The Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2013 is a rich and robust red wine from South Africa. The grapes for this wine were grown on the rolling red hills of the Simonsig estate in Stellenbosch. Barrel aging in small French oak barriques lends elegant spice and structure to this Pinotage.
 
A deep opaque color in the glass, this wine shows opulent flavors of ripe plum and maraschino cherry. The palate is balanced and graceful, with polished tannins and layers of cedar oak spice. This is a delicious wine to enjoy with meals like seared tuna or roasted rack of lamb.

Taste SummaryCedar, Cherry, Plum

Wine QualitiesSpicy