Community Tasting Note
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November 8, 2019 - 100% Pinotage
from two dry-farmed vineyards with bush vines of age 16 and 43, respectively.
Early morning manual harvest. Partially whole-bunch and rest de-stemmed for
fermentation in large open concrete tanks.
Aged 10 months in closed concrete tanks. No wood.
12.5% Abv.
Proprietors: Acquired in 2013 by trio of investors headed by
legendary soccer star Franz Beckenbauer.
Winemaker: Schalk Opperman
A(ccuray)=2: Med light ruby/red. Fresh, spicy varietal.
B(alance)=2: Fruit forward with adequate structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, flowers, spices.
D(epth)=1: Lifted mouthfeel. Mild palate and bit tart finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Fresh and pure: excellent value for everyday drinking.
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2 Comments
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Suirotsipuol commented:
11/25/23, 7:35 AM - Helpful, now new owners & winemaker
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WineTally commented:
11/26/23, 12:39 AM - Thanks for the update! For info on new ownership see Tim James’ article in WINEMAG.CO.ZA:
https://winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/tim-james-omens-and-luck-at-lammershoek/