Black Pearl Wines - Mischief Maker

Price: $20.99

Producer	Black Pearl Wines
Country	South Africa
Region	Western Cape
Varietal	Red Blend
Sku	14751
Size	750ml

Black Pearl Wines Description

DESCRIPTION:

Delve into a glass of excitement and nuance with the Black Pearl The Mischief Maker 2020. This tantalizing wine embodies the playful and daring spirit of South Africa’s enchanting wine country, offering a delightful adventure for your palate. Crafted in our illustrious vineyards within the sun-kissed valleys of the Western Cape, The Mischief Maker is born from a terroir that infuses each grape with a unique character and vibrant energy. Our vines, nourished under the African sun and cooled by the Atlantic breeze, yield fruits that are the perfect canvas for this captivating blend. The Mischief Maker 2020 greets you with an exuberant burst of aromas, a delightful precursor to its refined complexity and charm. At the first whiff, indulge in a medley of red and black berries, intermingled with subtle notes of sweet spice and a whisper of floral undertones.

TASTING NOTES:

Take a sip, and you are immediately transported into a dance of flavors. The wine showcases a tapestry of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, elegantly paired with nuances of vanilla, black pepper, and a hint of mocha. The result is a blend that is harmoniously balanced, with supple tannins and a silky mouthfeel supporting the wine’s buoyant fruitiness and subtle spice.

With its medium to full body, The Mischief Maker offers a lingering finish, a gentle reminder of the intricate interplay of flavors you just experienced. This wine is exceptionally versatile, making it the perfect partner to a wide array of dishes, from grilled meats and pasta to rich, creamy cheeses.

TECHNICAL NOTES:

GRAPE VARIETIES: The exact blend in The Mischief Maker 2020 is proprietary, but it typically features a delightful mixture of South Africa’s signature red grape varieties, each contributing its unique character to the blend.
VINEYARD LOCATION: Western Cape, South Africa
VINEYARD PRACTICES: Sustainable viticulture practices are at the heart of our approach, ensuring the health of the vines and the land.
HARVESTING: Grapes are carefully hand-harvested at their peak of ripeness, ensuring that each variety contributes its optimum flavors and character to the blend.
FERMENTATION: Each grape variety is fermented separately under controlled temperatures to preserve their individual characteristics before the blending process begins.
AGING: The wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, providing a balanced structure and complexity to the final blend.
ABV: Typically between 13.5% and 14.5%
BOTTLING: Done at the estate, with careful attention to preserving the wine’s vibrancy and depth of flavor.