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Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2010

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Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2010

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This wine was a world first from Fairview. Pinotage and Viognier are co-fermented, in much the same way that Shiraz is treated in the south of France. This softens the Pinotage and elevates the fruit, while adding a subtle fragrance to this approachable and generous wine.


The Pinotage was harvested from 20 year old trellised vines on the Diamant farm in Paarl, supplemented by a small amount of younger trellised vineyard at Fairview, as well as bushvines in the Agter-Paarl.
Harvest Dates First week of February 2010
Winemaking The Pinotage and Viognier were harvested, destalked and crushed into stainless steel fermentation tanks. The juice and skins were left for two days to cold soak before fermentation. The grapes were co-fermented and four pump-overs were done per day. After fermentation the wine was pressed off the skins and malolactic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks. The wine spent 10 months in a combination of used French and American oak. 10 % new wood was used.
Winemaker's Comments A very unique blend to South Africa. The well integrated oaking makes for a very interesting flavour on the palate. Anthony de Jager
Tasting Note Brooding with overtones of lavender and spice. Well integrated oaking with rich black plum flavours makes a well balanced wine.
Wine of Origin Coastal
Alcohol 14%
Residual Sugar 4g/l
Total Acid 5.9g/l
pH 3.59
Varieties Pinotage 96% Viognier 4%