Vera Cruz Pinotage, Delheim

Region

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vintage:

2013

Producer:

Delheim

Grapes:

Pinotage

Wine Description:

Deep dark colour, black cherry and floral aromas with hints of spice and dark chocolate from the oak. Full, juicy palate with good length and a well-rounded finish. A wine that will reward with ageing.

Producer Description

Delheim is an eco-friendly, family run estate consisting of two properties based in the area of Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. The estate is a mix of pine forest, heath-like shrub land and vineyards, which at 150 ha make up almost half of the land. The vineyards, which sit at elevations between 300 – 500 metres, are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer and (Rhine) Riesling. The soil is predominantly sandy-loam and the yields are low at an average of 6 – 8 tonnes per ha.