Pinotage Winery

Question 1

Pinotage Skins/Disease Sensitivity

Answer 1

Thick Skins
Sensitive to mildew and botrytis

Question 2

Pinotage Unique Skin Aromas

Answer 2

Rubber Tire - due to viral diseases
Spray paint (isoamyl acetate) - due to water stress or high temps at harvest

Ferm temps cannot be too high

Question 3

Pinotage Aromatic

Answer 3

Yes
Unpleasant aromas can appear so ferm temps need to be controlled and not too high

Question 4

Pinotage Skins

Answer 4

Thick skins
medium to deep color in the glass

Question 5

Pinotage sugar levels/potential abv

Answer 5

able to reach high sugar levels in the small, thick-skinned berries

Question 6

Pinotage Tannin Levels

Answer 6

Medium to high
Can be single varietal or blend

Question 7

Pinotage Affinity for oak

Answer 7

Inexpensive - oak chips/staves
Premium - 12-15 months in French Oak (up to 50% new)