Barista Pinotage 2024
Barista Pinotage 2024
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Val de Vie — Barista Pinotage 2024
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Winery Val de Vie
The history of the Val de Vie Estate dates back almost 300 years. Originally, the estate was granted to the Huguenot Abraham Andries le Roux in 1783. The farm is praised for its exceptionally good wines. This is mainly due to the climatic conditions: the southeastern winds that cool the vineyards during hot summers, and the capricious storms that bring rain from the northwest in winter. As a result, many prestigious wine awards have been brought to Val de Vie. The philosophy of the Winemaker is to approach the vines, the grapes, and the wine as naturally as possible - and to limit human intervention to a minimum.
Tasting notes
The Barista Pinotage 2024 from the Winery Val de Vie is also known as Coffee Pinotage. On the nose, this unique red wine is characterized by intense red berries and coffee beans. On the palate, flavors of cherry and pomegranate convince, giving the Val de Vie Barista Pinotage a very special note.
The long-lasting finish is accompanied by a soft tannin structure. This Pinotage is without a doubt one of the best "Coffee-style Pinotages" from South Africa.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.