Simonsig Pinotage 2018
Overview
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Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The winery’s best Pinotage is grown on weathered shale soils which makes deliciously-perfumed Pinotage. 9% of the blend spends 12 months in second- and third fill French oak. Enjoy this wine four to eight years from vintage date. As this varietal has good ageing potential, this wine can last much longer and reward your patience richly.
Interesting Fact
The first red wine released by Simonsig in 1970 was a Pinotage - a “viticultural cross” of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, created in 1924 at Stellenbosch University. The aim of this Pinotage is to accentuate the ripe plum and raspberry fruitiness of the Pinotage grape.
Serving Hints
Enjoy with hearty pasta dishes, sundried tomato stew and game dishes.
Producer: Simonsig Estate
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Wine Composition: 100% Pinotage
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual Sugar: 2.0 G/L
Acidity: 5.1 G/L
pH: 3.59
The winery’s best Pinotage is grown on weathered shale soils which makes deliciously-perfumed Pinotage. 9% of the blend spends 12 months in second- and third fill French oak. Enjoy this wine four to eight years from vintage date. As this varietal has good ageing potential, this wine can last much longer and reward your patience richly.
Interesting Fact
The first red wine released by Simonsig in 1970 was a Pinotage - a “viticultural cross” of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, created in 1924 at Stellenbosch University. The aim of this Pinotage is to accentuate the ripe plum and raspberry fruitiness of the Pinotage grape.
Serving Hints
Enjoy with hearty pasta dishes, sundried tomato stew and game dishes.
Producer: Simonsig Estate
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Wine Composition: 100% Pinotage
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual Sugar: 2.0 G/L
Acidity: 5.1 G/L
pH: 3.59
Press Highlights
2012: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate #215, Oct 20142009: 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast May 2013
2007: Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2010
2007: Wine Spectator, Jun 2010
2005: Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2010
2004: Wine Spectator, Sept 2008
2003: Wine Spectator, Mar 2007