Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red

0.75L | 14.0%

14 , 9 5

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz

Avondale

Aantal

Can only be ordered per case (6).

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Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2032

Past peak After 2032

Aromas

Blackcurrant Fruit Herbs Licorice Chocolate Coffee

Food Pairing

Beef Lamb Barbecue meat Hard cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2020 vintage in South Africa scores 92 points, indicating excellent quality. The wines are currently still youthful and have a tannic structure, making them suitable for further aging.

This red Ducks Pekin is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. This makes it a versatile and, above all, unique red wine. It's packed with delicious aromas and has a spicy character.

The best South African wines from Avondale

Some of the finest South African wines are thanks to Avondale Winery. For over 300 years, the vineyards here have produced superb grapes. "Soil is life" is the motto Avondale Winery adheres to. The soil is the foundation upon which the grapes develop, and according to the winemakers, this is something you must adhere to. Therefore, natural ecosystems are utilized and respected. Avondale operates entirely biodynamically, which has a beneficial effect on the microclimate in the vineyard. Everything revolves around Mother Nature. The grapes benefit from the warm weather, but the water flowing down from the mountain waterfalls naturally cools them. This allows the grapes to ripen optimally and develop their unique characteristics. Its name comes from an environmentally friendly method of killing pests. The owner of Paarl winery, Johnathan Grieve, is a strong advocate of organic viticulture. In spring, there are always problems with snails in the vineyards. Johnathan Grieve has sworn off pesticides because they kill not only the snails but also the microorganisms in the soil. Instead, a flock of ducks waddles through the vines, happily eating the snails.

Long-term wood aging for Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin Red

The grapes are all hand-harvested. They are then destemmed and crushed in the winery, followed by fermentation in sealed stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging took place in small, used French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 12-14 months in 225-liter barrels. The result is a red wine with aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, and hints of chocolate and coffee. It has an explosion of fruit on the palate and elegant tannins. It finishes with a silky smooth finish.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2020
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Paarl
Land	South Africa
Producer	Avondale
Varietal(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz
Oak aging	Yes, 12-14 months in small used French oak barrels of 225 liters
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C