Estate: Aaldering Vineyards & Wines Origin: South Africa Region: Stellenbosch Variety: Pinotage 64% Cabernet Sauvignon (18%)

Shiraz (16%) Merlot (2%) Vintage: 2019

Background The Florence range was introduced to offer exciting and youthful blends that can be enjoyed regularly. The range was named after the only granddaughter of Marianne & Fons Aaldering, Florence. From the Latin name Florentius or the feminine form Florentia, which also means ‘’prosperous’’ and ‘’to blossom’’.

Tasting Notes This wonderful blend of our estate varieties results in a fruit driven blend with expressive aromas teeming with ample deep red cherry fruit, cigar smoke, and decadent sweet caramel with soft smooth polished tannins.

Winemakers Report It was expected at this early stage that the 2019 grape crop will return to normal levels thanks to good rainfall hot on the heels of a three year-long drought. The size and quality of the 2019 grape crop was further influenced by weather conditions in the flowering period leading up to harvest, together with the vineyards’ ability to recover from the drought. We experienced good cold conditions during the winter and rainfall was higher than previous year. In September, temperature fluctuations delayed vine growth however, and in certain cultivars resulted in late and uneven bud burst. By the end of September, temperatures rose again with subsequent good vine growth.

Aging Potential Enjoy right now or age up to 6-8 years. Bottled with a cork closure, in order to ensure a unique aging capacity. Ideal serving temperature between 16-18°C/61-64°F.

Food Matches Pate, game, carbonade flamande, braised abalone, red bell pepper, coriander, rosemary.

Technical Analysis ALC: 14,5% RS: 2,3 g/l TA: 4,7 g/l pH: 3.73

FLORENCE BY AALDERING 2019 Cape blend