COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Lanzerac Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lanzerac Pinotage 2021 is a red wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Lanzerac Wines. This wine honors the winery's historical role as the producer of the world's first commercial Pinotage in 1959. The grapes are sourced from five distinct vineyard blocks in the Jonkershoek Valley, with vine ages varying from 4 to 24 years. These vineyards are situated at an altitude of 400-420 meters on deep red decomposed granite soils, contributing to the wine's character. The 2021 harvest took place between February 15th and March 3rd, yielding 4.8 tons per hectare. The wine undergoes maturation for a minimum of 15 months in a selection of French oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€89
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lanzerac bottled the world's first commercial Pinotage in 1959.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from five vineyard blocks in the Jonkershoek Valley.
Fact 03
Vine ages range from 4 to 24 years old.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for at least 15 months in French oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Lanzerac Pinotage 2021 begins with handpicked and hand-sorted grapes from five vineyard blocks. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with frequent pump-overs to enhance color and flavor extraction. Free-run and pressed wines are fermented separately. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 15 months in a combination of new, second-fill, and third-fill French oak barrels. Regular rackings are performed to promote integration between the fruit, wood, and tannins.
