Lievland Vineyards Pinotage 18

Winery	Lievland Vineyards
Region	Paarl
Appellation	Western Cape
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Pinotage
Vineyard Size	67 hectares
Soil	Decomposed granitic soils
Vineyard Orientation	South-facing slope, 590-1475 feet
Average Age of Vines	18-22 years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	Aging took place in an underground cellar over a 12 month period
Vintage	2018

Made in an elegant and traditional style, this Pinotage shows vibrant fruity notes of fresh cherry, and raspberry, with a hint of vanilla given by the oak aging. The palate exhibits savory tannins with ample fruit and a lingering finish. A small addition of Cinsault enhances the aromas and adds to the elegance of this delicate Pinotage. This wine can be enjoyed with traditional South African dishes such as roasted Karoo lamb or Springbok pie, or even served slightly chilled with Cape Malay curried fish.

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91pts Wine Enthusiast– 2017 vintage

FOR THE 2017 VINTAGE
This is ripe and fruit-forward upfront, with abundant aromas of brambly berry and cherry that are partnered with delicate scents of violet and baking spice. The texture is smooth as silk, with medium acidity and fine tannins that are soft yet lend ample structure to the palate. It’s pristine and laser focused, with great purity and a fresh red-berry flavor that endures on the finish

N/Apts The Washington Post– 2017 vintage

FOR THE 2017 VINTAGE (3 STARS – EXCELLENT)
Here’s a more savory expression of pinotage, from old vines. There is dark fruit here, but the lasting impression is a comforting earthiness, with hints of wild mushrooms and forest air. Some wines display liveliness and energy. This wine’s stillness suggests power waiting to be unleashed. ABV: 13.5 percent

91pts Decanter– 2018 vintage

Lovely nose of mulberry, cherry with touches of cedar and black tea. Fresh on the palate with crunchy tannin.

Lievland Vineyards Pinotage 18