Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage
2017 Gold Medal
Flagstone Winery
VARIETAL:
Dry White Varieties (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)
VINTAGE:
2016MORE INFORMATION:
Flagstone Truth Tree Pinotage 2016
The Truth Tree is the translation of the common name in isiXhosa for an Erythrina or Coral Tree. These are indigenous to the Eastern Cape, although they are part of the pea family and related species are distributed worldwide in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Distinctive bright red flowers appear in winter and the tree is quite breathtakingly beautiful. The flower is used by a surprising breadth of countries as the national floral emblem including Argentina, Uruguay, states of Japan and Thailand. It also has huge religious significance in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that the Xhosa believe that if you tell a lie in the shade of a Truth Tree, terrible things will befall you. As a result, important village council meetings, especially around critical issues and disputes, etc. would always be held in the shade of the Truth Tree.
Colour Bright ruby red colour.
Bouquet Up-front dark berries with dark chocolate and subtle spicy undertones.
Palate The palate is surprisingly rich and beautifully balanced. Flavours of darker blackberry and cherry with hints of dark chocolate and spicy oak.
Alcohol 14.5 %
Acidity 5.7 g/L
pH 3.52
Residual Sugar 3.52 g/L
Region Western Cape
Grape variety 90% Pinotage 10% Shiraz
Fermentation Barrel fermented 14-16 months.
Cellaring Can be enjoyed now but can keep for another 3-5 years.
Huge spectrum of dishes, from oysters, to game, to spicy Middle Eastern cuisine, it loves spices and chillies, slow-cooked duck with pomegranate and cardamom gravy.
The Truth Tree is the translation of the common name in isiXhosa for an Erythrina or Coral Tree. These are indigenous to the Eastern Cape, although they are part of the pea family and related species are distributed worldwide in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Distinctive bright red flowers appear in winter and the tree is quite breathtakingly beautiful. The flower is used by a surprising breadth of countries as the national floral emblem including Argentina, Uruguay, states of Japan and Thailand. It also has huge religious significance in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that the Xhosa believe that if you tell a lie in the shade of a Truth Tree, terrible things will befall you. As a result, important village council meetings, especially around critical issues and disputes, etc. would always be held in the shade of the Truth Tree.
Colour Bright ruby red colour.
Bouquet Up-front dark berries with dark chocolate and subtle spicy undertones.
Palate The palate is surprisingly rich and beautifully balanced. Flavours of darker blackberry and cherry with hints of dark chocolate and spicy oak.
Alcohol 14.5 %
Acidity 5.7 g/L
pH 3.52
Residual Sugar 3.52 g/L
Region Western Cape
Grape variety 90% Pinotage 10% Shiraz
Fermentation Barrel fermented 14-16 months.
Cellaring Can be enjoyed now but can keep for another 3-5 years.
Huge spectrum of dishes, from oysters, to game, to spicy Middle Eastern cuisine, it loves spices and chillies, slow-cooked duck with pomegranate and cardamom gravy.
