COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Avondale Wine Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red 2020 is an organic and biodynamic red wine from Avondale Wine Estate in the Western Cape, South Africa. The wine's name reflects the estate's practice of using ducks for natural pest control in its vineyards. Avondale operates under the 'BioLOGIC®' philosophy, which combines organic and biodynamic principles with scientific methods. The estate is family-owned and situated near Paarl, guided by the principle 'Terra Est Vita' (Soil is Life). The 2020 vintage is noted for its fruit intensity and integrated tannins.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the estate's pest-controlling ducks.
Fact 02
Employs the 'BioLOGIC®' approach to farming.
Fact 03
Vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic principles.
Fact 04
The estate's motto is 'Terra Est Vita' (Soil is Life).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red 2020 is produced using grapes from vines aged 11-14 years, grown on specific soil blocks. The grapes are hand-picked and then destemmed and crushed. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts in closed stainless steel tanks, peaking at 30°C, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place, and the wine is then matured for 12-14 months in used French oak barrels (2nd, 3rd, and 4th fill). The estate employs sustainable and natural viticulture, focusing on organic and biodynamic principles.
