The Pinotage grape is the red grape of South Africa. This grape thrives in South Africa, making it incredibly versatile. When a top-quality wine is made from Pinotage, it's immediately a top-quality wine! A prime example is this Aaldering Pinotage. The grapes grow on 15-year-old vines. Ripening proceeds steadily despite the blazing sun. All vines are planted facing the wind, allowing a refreshing breeze to blow over the grapes all day long. This combination is perfect for Pinotage. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, ensuring strict selection before pressing. After a gentle pressing, releasing only the finest juice, this red wine is aged for 22 months in oak barrels. One-third is new French oak and two-thirds is used French oak. This creates a perfect balance between power and suppleness.
The result? A fantastic red wine that we're absolutely charmed by. The color is deep dark red with an almost black rim. The nose offers pleasant aromas of ripe red fruit, blackcurrants, light spices, licorice, and a touch of vanilla at the finish. The taste is phenomenal; what a gem this red wine is! Wonderful, sultry nuances of blackcurrants, blackberries, ripe strawberries, cloves, and soft vanilla. The finish has beautiful tannins and is silky smooth. A delicious red wine to pair with a true South African braai.
