Typical Sensory Attributes

• Very low oak tannin content to complement the high tannins in Pinotage
• Abundant spice and a touch of sweet smoke
• Elegant toast and caramelized wood sugar components
• Medium-to-high vanilla
  

These barrels work
exceptionally well

• With Pinotage wines and similar reds abundant in tannin.

Crafted from French oak and fire toasted to provide an elegant mix of toast, baking spices and vanilla, the Pinotage barrel is designed to accentuate the true characteristics of the uniquely South African Pinotage varietal.

• Hand selection of premium French oak sourced from the Vosges region and Center of France
  
• 59 gallons/225 liters
• 24-month air-seasoned oak
• Toasting at higher temperatures for an extended time to penetrate heat through the staves results in reduced tannins, heightened aromatics and concentrated spices and vanilla.
• Toasted heads
• Old-style European steel
• Artisan finish