Simonsig
Redhill Pinotage 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | South Africa (South Africa) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinotage |
| Aging | Aged for 15–16 months in oak barriques (mainly French oak, partly American oak; 70% new barriques, 30% second use), after malolactic fermentation in tank. |
- Vintage and origin: Still red Pinotage 2020, Redhill (Stellenbosch, South Africa), 0.75 l
- Aroma: Forest fruits and plum with spicy notes of clove and hints of cedar
- Taste: Strawberry and blackcurrant, full-bodied structure, silky tannins and a dry, persistent finish
- Ageing: 15–16 months in predominantly French oak barriques and partly American oak
- Pairing: Ideal with grilled lamb and beef; serve at 16–18 °C after decanting for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Simonsig Redhill Pinotage is a still red wine that embodies the spirit of the South African region of Stellenbosch. Made from Pinotage grapes, an intriguing cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, it appears in the glass with a deep ruby red hue. The bouquet opens with a complex interplay of wild berries and plums, enriched by pronounced notes of cloves and hints of cedarwood. On the palate, vivid flavours of strawberries and blackcurrants blend harmoniously with silky tannins and touches of dark chocolate. This powerful and enveloping structure culminates in a dry and persistent finish, offering a tasting experience of absolute intensity.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this red wine are grown on the renowned slopes of Redhill, within the Simonsig estate, from vineyards cultivated according to organic and sustainable principles. The selected plots take root in distinctive red soils, composed mainly of granite and decomposed shell deposits. This precious geological matrix promotes the optimal development of the bunches, which are hand-harvested at the point of perfect phenolic ripeness. Such meticulous care in the vineyard ensures the wine has the deep concentration and solid structure needed for an elegant evolution over time.
How it is produced
Vinification involves crushing and destemming in open fermenters, with a portion dedicated to whole bunch fermentation. After a brief cold maceration, the must undergoes targeted extraction, supported by regular manual punch-downs, then proceeds to pressing on the sixth day of skin contact. Once malolactic fermentation is completed in tanks, the wine is aged for over a year in French and American oak barrels. This carefully balanced period in wood enriches the aromatic profile without overpowering the fruit, shaping the identity of a full-bodied and structured red.
History and Curiosities
The Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2020 celebrates the tradition of the Malan family, pioneers of winemaking in South Africa. Since the first bottling in 1970, the winery has been able to enhance the most suitable plots of Redhill to create an extraordinary wine. Produced from the fascinating cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, this wine combines organic and sustainable agriculture with international prestige, confirmed by high critical acclaim. A glass that encapsulates all the elegance of South African wine history.
Awards
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2020
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate. Read more
| Name | Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinotage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Simonsig |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2020 celebrates the tradition of the Malan family, pioneers of winemaking in South Africa. Since the first bottling in 1970, the winery has been able to enhance the most suitable plots of Redhill to create an extraordinary wine. Produced from the fascinating cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, this wine combines organic and sustainable agriculture with international prestige, confirmed by high critical acclaim. A glass that encapsulates all the elegance of South African wine history. |
| Origin | Redhill slopes, Simonsig estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Soil composition | Weathered shell deposits mixed with granite; red soil on Redhill |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 6 days |
| Production technique | Crushing and destemming in open-top fermenters; 20% whole cluster fermentation; 2 days of cold maceration; manual punching down every two hours; pressing after 6 days on the skins; malolactic fermentation in tank; ageing for 15–16 months in oak barriques (mainly French oak, partly American oak) |
| Wine making | Crushing and destemming in two open-top fermenters; 20% whole cluster fermentation; 2 days of cold maceration before inoculation; manual punching down every two hours for a brief but intense extraction; fermentation up to 28°C; pressing after 6 days on the skins; alcoholic fermentation completed in tank; malolactic fermentation in tank before transfer to barrique; ageing for 15–16 months in oak barriques (mainly French oak, partly American oak; 70% new barriques, 30% second use). |
| Aging | Aged for 15–16 months in oak barriques (mainly French oak, partly American oak; 70% new barriques, 30% second use), after malolactic fermentation in tank. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.64 |
| Residual sugar | 2.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |