Delheim, Vera Cruz Pinotage, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017

95
Tasted by: Tim Atkin MW
(at London, 31 Aug 2022)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2029
This single-vineyard Simonsberg Pinotage is consistently among the best examples of the Cape's native variety. Smooth, plush and concentrated with raspberry, blueberry and damson fruit, a sheen of sweet oak and a backbone of finely judged tannins. Powerful but not overbearing. Spent 18 months in 300L and 500L French oak barrels, of which 35% were new.
Delheim, Vera Cruz Pinotage, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017
Producer
Delheim
Brand
Vera Cruz Pinotage
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Stellenbosch
Appellation
Simonsberg
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes