Inkspot Vin Noir 2008 A inky concentration red wine which has the same unparralleled richness as the 2005. Awarded a 4 Star John Platters.
Wine Cloof Inkspot Vin Noir 2008
Origin Darling
Cultivar 57% Pinotage, 30% Shiraz, Cinsaut 13%
Vineyard information
Age of vineyard Pinotage 1998 & 2000, Shiraz 1999, Cinsaut 1971, Cabernet 1992
Trellising Pinotage bush vines, Shiraz trellised, Cinsaut bush vines, Cabernet bush vines
Irrigation Pinotage, Cinsaut, Cabernet dry land, Shiraz drip irrigation
Soil Decompose granite & Oakleaf
Position East facing slopes
Cellar information
Harvest date Pinotage January 25 - 28, Shiraz March 14, Cinsaut February 22,
Yield Pinotage 7 to 9 Ton/Ha, Shiraz 5 Ton/Ha, Cinsaut 4 Ton/Ha
Sugar at harvest Pinotage 25ºB, Shiraz 24ºB, Cinsaut 21ºB
Fermentation The Pinotage had 3 days of coldsoak at 10ºC before inoculation and then fermented for a further 5 days on skins, at 30ºC. before pressing.The Shiraz directly inoculated with yeast and fermented for 5 days at 32ºC and macerated for a further 10 days before being pressed. Cinsaut directly inoculated with yeast and cold fermentation at 26ºC for 8 days.
Maturation After malolactic fermentation in tanks, the Shiraz and Cinsaut matured for a further 15 months in tank before blending. The Pinotage aged in French oak for 15 months before being transferred and blended. After fining and a light filtration the wine was bottled.
Bottling date 20100507
Alc 14.5%
RS 5.32g/l
Ext 33.6g/l
pH 3.92
TA 5.9g/l
