Ernst Gouws & Co
Pinotage 2020
Region: South Africa / Stellenbosch / Coastal Region
Estate: Ernst Gouws & Co
Vintage: 2020
Grape variety: Pinotage (a cross between Pinot Noir and Hermitage)
Alcohol: 14.31%
The Ernst Gows & Co Wine Form estate lies at the foot of Simonesberg Mountain in Stellenbosch.
The Gouws family’s winemaking history began in 1691. Ernst travelled to Europe (France and Germany) in 1975 to learn the art of winemaking.
On the estate, the grapes are harvested by hand in the Stellenbosch terroir, known worldwide for producing quality fruit-forward wines.
Preparing for the tasting
Ideal temperature: 16–18 °C – 15 min in the fridge or 3 min in the freezer
Perfect pairings: meat with morel sauce, poultry, chocolate desserts
The tasting
Appearance: A vibrant ruby-red colour with sparkling violet highlights
Aroma: A complex nose with notes of red fruit (blackberry, raspberry), mocha, leather and undergrowth
Taste: A juicy palate with leathery and spicy aromas, notes of red berries and spices (nutmeg, vanilla), and a lovely long finish. Superb balance!
The wine in 3 words
Powerful
Chocolatey
Spicy
The connoisseur’s corner
This wine is made from a South African grape variety: Pinotage. It comes from a cross between Pinot Noir and Hermitage. The wine is often described as full-bodied, even gamey. It has notes of leather, coffee and undergrowth.