COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Eikendal Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Eikendal Pinotage 2019 is a red wine from Eikendal Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa, made from 100% Pinotage grapes. The estate, owned by the Saager family since 1981, is situated in a prime wine-growing area benefiting from a distinct microclimate. The vineyards are a blend of 20-year-old, non-irrigated Pinotage blocks on decomposed granite and 'Koffieklip' soil, supplemented by grapes from the Elgin Valley. Eikendal's philosophy combines modern viticulture with Old World winemaking techniques to achieve fruit intensity and structural integrity while maintaining elegance.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes hail from 20-year-old, dryland Stellenbosch vines.
Fact 02
A portion of grapes are sourced from the cooler Elgin Valley.
Fact 03
Fermented with 35% whole bunches.
Fact 04
Aged in 500L Burgundian oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Eikendal Pinotage 2019 began with hand-picked and cooled grapes. A 15-day pre-soaking at below 10°C preceded wild fermentation, during which 35% whole bunches were incorporated. Fermentation occurred slowly at around 30°C with daily manual punch-downs until dry. Following fermentation, the wine was racked and pressed before being aged for 12 months in 500-liter Burgundian oak barrels, a mix of second, third, and fourth fill.
