Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022
| Producer | Grand Vin de Stellenbosch |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | Pinotage |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13.5 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Vibrant, age-worthy Pinotage |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs well with roast duck, braised ribs or barbecued meats. |
PRODUCER
Le Grand Domaine is situated at the top of beautiful Devon Valley, overlooking the majestic Stellenbosch mountains. Devon Valley is one of Stellenbosch’s best-kept secrets, both scenically and viticulturally. Vines have flourished here since the 18th century and it has an enviable reputation, not only for the red wines that are made here, but also as a source of premium grapes. The Devon Valley was demarcated in 1997, within the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin. The valley is open to the south and demarcated by low hills on the other sides.
VINIFICATION
The grapes are hand-picked in bins during cool early mornings, then crushed and destemmed into an open-top fermenter. After a day of cold soaking, the must is inoculated with a selected yeast strain, with manual punch-downs carried out every two hours from 7am to 11pm for four days before scaling down to prevent over-extraction of tannin. Fermentation peaked at 29°C, with pressing after six days at 2.7°Balling.
