False Bay Pinotage

Man, oh man, this is so delicious and refined! It's no wonder this red Pinotage is a top-selling wine from False Bay. The big name behind False Bay wines is Mr. Paul Boutinot, who took over the Waterkloof Estate winery in 2004 after a 10-year search. He saw the beauty of the Schapenberg and the old soils, and he was... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Plums Cherries Dark fruit Spiciness Vanilla Nuts
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Number of bottles Total 41,70
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Plums Cherries Dark fruit

Winemaking & ageing

Spiciness Vanilla Nuts

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Man, oh man, this is so delicious and refined! It's no wonder this red Pinotage is a top-selling wine from False Bay. The big name behind False Bay wines is Mr. Paul Boutinot, who took over the Waterkloof Estate winery in 2004 after a 10-year search. He saw the beauty of the Schapenberg and the old soils, and he was smitten. He wanted to make his dream come true here, and he more than succeeded. The winery has continued to develop, and the vineyards are beautifully maintained. Paul drew inspiration from classic wines like Chablis, Paulliac, and Barolo, and you can taste that in his wines. No fuss, just an honest and full-bodied wine. In 2003, he appointed winemaker Nadia Barnard to assist him, a success story that never ends.

What does Bush Vine Pinotage mean? Well, it's actually quite simple. The Pinotage plants aren't planted in rows, but rather as solitary plants. This allows the Pinotage grapes to develop better, receive more sunshine, and allow the wind to always do its work. The result is a fuller and more powerful harvest, albeit a lot of work. But as Paul himself says, it's all worth it. A wine after his own heart: full, passionate, rich, and robust! When the harvest is ripe, the bunches are harvested by hand. Each one is inspected, and only the finest are used in this red False Bay Pinotage. The juice is then aged for several months in oak barrels to give it more depth! Hats off to you, this wine is truly exquisite.

Upon pouring, we see a beautiful dark purple color with a slight red sheen. It has a rich aroma and gives us a very warm feeling of ripe plums and cherries, accompanied by lovely spiciness and notes of the oak barrel. On the palate, the tongue is teased by abundant black fruit and the lovely presence of nuts, spices, and vanilla. The finish is long and juicy with plenty of richness.
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The wineryFalse Bay Coastal Region · South Africa
Vintage 2023
The 2023 vintage in South Africa has received an excellent score of 90 points. The wines are currently still a bit tannic and youthful, and will slowly continue to develop.
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More about False Bay

Buy or order False Bay wine Just outside Cape Town, we find this gem: False Bay. Part of the almost legendary Waterkloof Estate, False Bay wines have conquered the world with their excellent wines at great prices.

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The wine

Red · Pinotage · 2023
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Pinotage
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
Screw cap

Origin & winery

South Africa · coastal region
Producer
False Bay
Country
South Africa
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

Aged several months in oak barrels
Soil
-
Maturation
Aged several months in oak barrels
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Solid Red

Serving & cellaring

Barbecue meat, Pork
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2028
Food Pairing
Barbecue meat,
Pork

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