This fruit-driven Pinotage, which offers “a good, juicy glass of wine, was handled very gently in the cellar to preserve its generous aromas of black cherries, clove and raspberry jam. A smooth and juicy palate, redolent with ripe mulberries, and glimmers of tobacco and spice from gentle oaking, is followed by an appealingly savoury finish.
ageing : Drinking well already, but may be cellared for up to five years from vintage.
Built in 1825, the scenic Franschhoek mountain pass boasts the oldest stone bridge still in use in South Africa. Our own unique variety, Pinotage, is a fitting tribute to this historic landmark.
in the cellar : Gentle maceration to extract only refined and silky tannins and optimal colour was followed by French oak maturation for 8 to 12 months, to help smooth out the wine and allow seamless integration.