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The Big One

2002 Stellenbosch Pinotage

Umkhulu The Big One, a captivating Pinotage from the renowned Stellenbosch region, is a remarkable wine that showcases the rich heritage of South African winemaking. This red delight exhibits a full-bodied character, enveloping the palate with bold and intense flavors that exemplify the varietal's unique personality. The wine boasts bright acidity, which adds to its delightful structure and balances its prominent fruitiness. Tannins are distinctly noticeable, providing a firm backbone to this exhilarating experience. With its inviting dryness, this vintage from 2002 is a testament to the potential for aging in Pinotage, offering a complex and rewarding tasting journey that wine enthusiasts will surely cherish.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Smoke

Smoke

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the heart and soul of South African wine, as important to the country's winemaking prestige as Napa is to the United States or Bordeaux to France. This beautiful region comprises seven sub-regions, all centered around the leafy university town of Stellenbosch. Winemaking here is influenced by the cooling sea breezes that sweep in off False Bay, and the crumbly, mineral-rich granite soils. While perhaps most famous for its beloved Pinotage, Stellenbosch also offers a diverse range of varietals, such as its impeccable Bordeaux blends, fragrant Syrah, crisp Chenin Blanc and outstanding Chardonnay.

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