The Survivor Terroir Pinotage captivates with its striking garnet color and entices the senses with an abundance of red fruit aromas, accented by subtle hints of anise and cinnamon. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied presence, enveloping the tongue with a silky texture that leaves an elegant finish. The impression of fresh raspberries and blueberries lingers long after tasting.
Treatment in the cellar
The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning to ensure they arrived cool at the winery. A 24-hour cold maceration preceded yeast addition. Color and tannins were extracted through regular pump-overs every four hours. Fermentation lasted six days, with temperatures rising to 26°C. At 4° Balling, the grapes were pressed, and the press wine was combined with the free-run juice. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in 300-liter French oak barrels, 20% of which were new, with the remainder second and third fill. It aged for 18 months before being racked, fined, and bottled.