Clos Malverne
Pinotage
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Happy International Pinotage Day. Here is a gorgeous Pinotage to celebrate with.
Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.
Nice nose of black currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, violets, coffee, Mediterranean spices, peppercorn, herbs, earth and dark chocolates.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, black cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, coke, dark roast coffee, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Pinotage from South Africa. Drinking very nicely now, with a great mouthfeel. Shows nice complexity and good by itself or with food.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly and show some tannins, so be patient.
This 8 year old is peaking now. I've had this vintage 5 years ago, and decided to let it mature for a while. What a great call, as it made such a big difference.
Rich and expressive. Tasty and interesting. Just Delicious.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
Happy International Pinotage Day. Here is a gorgeous Pinotage to celebrate with.
Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.
Nice nose of black currants, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, violets, coffee, Mediterranean spices, peppercorn, herbs, earth and dark chocolates.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, black cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, coke, dark roast coffee, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Pinotage from South Africa. Drinking very nicely now, with a great mouthfeel. Shows nice complexity and good by itself or with food.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly and show some tannins, so be patient.
This 8 year old is peaking now. I've had this vintage 5 years ago, and decided to let it mature for a while. What a great call, as it made such a big difference.
Rich and expressive. Tasty and interesting. Just Delicious.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
12 months in french oak. Hand picked grapes. 100% Pinotage.
Deep, dark ruby with a purplish rim.
Light on the nose with dark berries, spices, cedar and light tobacco.
Dry on the Palate with blackberries, blueberries, figs, cherries, strawberries, peppercorn, earth, Forrest floor, bacon and sour cherries.
Long finish with aggressive tannins.
Still young, but has enough tannins and acids to evolve in the bottle. Needs 3- 5 more years to mature to full potential.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
12 months in french oak. Hand picked grapes. 100% Pinotage.
Deep, dark ruby with a purplish rim.
Light on the nose with dark berries, spices, cedar and light tobacco.
Dry on the Palate with blackberries, blueberries, figs, cherries, strawberries, peppercorn, earth, Forrest floor, bacon and sour cherries.
Long finish with aggressive tannins.
Still young, but has enough tannins and acids to evolve in the bottle. Needs 3- 5 more years to mature to full potential.
14.5% alcohol by volume.