This Pinotage has a deep garnet red appearance. The aroma is intense and persistent with notes of cherry and red berries with a subtle Turkish delight or rosewater backdrop. The palate has great concentration with distinct notes of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam and black pepper supported by restrained spicy oak flavors on the finish.
Ratings/Accolades:
John Platter | 4 stars (2017)
Ratings/Accolades:
John Platter | 4 stars (2017)
During harvest the grapes were hand-harvested. A portion of the bunches were not destemmed and the wine was fermented in open stainless-steel tanks with pump overs performed four times daily. The fermenting Pinotage was pressed before it was dry and the fermentation was completed in barrel. Malolactic fermentation also took place in barrel, and the wine spent a further 18 months aging in French oak barrels, of which 10% were new.
Winemaker: Jeanine Faure
Winemaker: Jeanine Faure
Dornier is a family-owned, sustainably-farmed Stellenbosch winery specializing in Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux varietals. Dornier’s loft-style winery is a new attraction in the Cape Winelands. With its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch Mountain. The style of the winery is a visual translation of their wines – elegant, clear yet complex and distinctly unique.
