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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Stellenrust Stellenbosch Pinotage 2012 83 Points



Medium clear, ruby red with slight purple rim.
Clean, moderate plus intensity, good varietal definition, ripe plums, mulberries, cassis, good purity, stony, subtle oaking.

Dry with dash residual sugar, juicy, plush with moderate acidity and delicate tannin, soft textured, dark red fruits follows through, spicy and savory, quite full bodied with a warm farewell, high alcohol of 14% abv well integrated. Drink now in flush of youth, yet will keep up to 2016+