Tim Hillock Rooi Red Blend 2021
Vineyards
All but the Tinta Barocca come from schist soils around the Kasteelberg mountains (82% of the blend). The Tinta Barocca is a 1962 block on the Paardeberg and is predominately granite soils.
Winemaking and Maturation
All components were harvested and vinified separately. All fermented naturally and the blend’s total whole-bunch component is 50%.
Maturation:
50% of the blend aged in old 300L barrels and the other
50% aged in unlined concrete for 10 months.
Tasting Notes
“Red berries, fynbos, cured meat and white pepper on the nose while the palate is light and refreshing with low tannins.” – Christian Eedes
Technical Details
Composition: 30% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 22% Tinta Barocca, 18% Grenache
ANALYSIS: Alc: 13.00% | RS: 1,63 g/l | TA: 4.90 g/l | pH: 3.76 | Total Sulphites: 92 PPM
