Doolhof - Dark Lady Of The Labyrinth Dark Delight Pinotage 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Doolhof
Country	South Africa
Region	Coastal Region
Subregion	Wellington
Varietal	Pinotage
Vintage	2019
Sku	18077
Size	750ml

Youthful purple, fresh in color. A mocha explosion with dark chocolate, rich black fruit, almonds and black cherries on the nose. All these elements follow through adding complexity and depth on the palate. Light to medium body with firm, well integrated tannins. Lovely fruit and wood balance, this wine is made to enjoy young.

In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate structure constructed for King Minos of Crete and designed by the legendary artificer Daedalus to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and which was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. Daedalus had made the labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape.

Labyrinths, as opposed to mazes, offer only one entry and exit point – a single pathway to the centre. Since time immemorial Labyrinths have been utilised as a form of meditation. By focusing on the pathway and the intricate turns one calms the mind and realigns the thoughts.

When Settlers first set sight on the Estate in the early 18th Century they noted the many hills and vales and aptly named it Doolhof, which means labyrinth in Afrikaans. Today, this labyrinthine topography is put to use in the placement of our vineyards, thereby taking advantage of the many micro-climates and terroirs which are ultimately expressed in the Doolhof Estate wines