Neatly tucked between the life-sustaining waters of the Breede River and the impressive Langeberg mountain range lies Bon Courage Wine Estate. This prestigious award-winning family-run estate has been the recipient of many awards and received wide acclaim both locally and internationally for its wines and is truly a versatile estate. The history of the estate goes back to 1927 when the Bruwers bought the farm. It was in October 1983 that owner, André Bruwer changed the farm’s name from Goedemoed to the French translation, Bon Courage, in honour of their French ancestors, and registed Bon Courage as an Estate. Due to the estate’s diversity of soils, a wide range of grape varietals can thrive on the farm and they have therefore put much effort into matching the correct cultivar to the ideal soil type. Bon Courage is highly respected for its ability to produce a diverse collection of award-winning wines across the board, in terms of cultivars, styles and price-points, all offering consistency in quality. Three generations of the Bruwer family have dedicated their lives to the production of premium wines and today they combine their experience, personal attention and love for wine to produce some of the country´s finest wines.
Production
The whole berries were fermented in rotor tanks and were cold soaked for one day. After fermentation was more than 50% complete, half of the grape skins were removed, pumped into barrels and fermented dry. It was then matured in second and third fill French Oak barrels for 12-15 months.
Tasting Notes
This Pinotage is a full bodied red wine. The aroma is complex on the nose with a mix of mulberry and plum. On the palate it has a smooth and well rounded mouth feel finishing with a velvet texture and soft tannins.
This wine is a great match with robust meat dishes, casseroles and stews with sweet fruit. Also, grilled meats on the ‘braai’ with a sweet style barbeque sauce. It can also compliment slightly spicy foods.
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