Painted Wolf Wines Peloton Rouge 2013

Tasting Notes

A bold spicy Cape Rhonish Blend with a full rich mouth feel and a firm long finish.

The Vineyard

From our pack vineyards in Paarl and the Swartland. About 50 percent of the grapes for this wine are sourced off Kasteelsig vineyard in Swartland, which is organically certified.

Winemaking

The grapes were hand- picked and crushed into small open fermenters hand punched 4 to 5 times daily during fermentation and pressed when just dry.

Ageing potential

This wine will improve with a few years of bottle age.

Blend information

• Shiraz 42%
• Pinotage 32 %
• Mourvedre 18%
• Grenache 8%

Wine Analysis

• Alcohol 14.%
•  Residual Sugar 3g/l
• Total Acid 6g/l
• pH 3.47

Awards & Accolades

Silver Outstanding – International Wine Challenge 2016

Food Suggestions

This finessed red will partner well with modern fusion cooking. The wine is best paired with Beef or lamb dishes such as Thai style red beef curry or a nice South African lamb bobotie.

Vintages may vary from those stated. If Vintage is really important to you, please enquire with our team on 02 83203052