Secure your bottle of the superb Rijks Pinotage 2020 Private Cellar. This full-bodied red wine represents the best of the Tulbagh terroir. Winemaker Adriaan Jacobs meticulously crafted this vintage to be a fruit-driven, complex expression of South Africa’s signature grape. Grapes were hand-picked at night from low-yielding shale vineyards, ensuring maximum flavour retention. This Pinotage offers great complexity and excellent aging potential.
The 2020 vintage has received significant acclaim. It was recognized as a winner in the prestigious Absa Pinotage Top 10 competition. The wine also earned a Silver Medal at the 2024 Trophy Wine Show, proving its world-class quality. Critics, like Millennial Drinkers, rated it highly at 92 points.
The Rijks Pinotage 2020 displays a deep colour, indicative of its intensity. A complex nose reveals aromas of black cherry, mulberry, and a subtle hint of cigar box. Layers of red fruits, like cherry and raspberry, add complexity. The palate is rich and well-structured, supported by a dense fruit core and fine tannins. Delicate wood spice from the oak aging rounds off the long, pure finish.
Maturation: 22 months in 60% French and 40% American oak (with 40% new barrels).
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