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Grape Varieties:
100% Pinotage, from 27-year-old bush vines
In the Vineyard:
A tribute to Beyerskloof's Kriekbult farm in the Simonsberg lowlands, acquired in 2017.
Winemaking Method and Maturation:
Five days in open fermenters, with the cap punched down by hand every two hours at 25–28°C. After malolactic fermentation, matured for 20 months in French oak (50% new, 50% second-fill).
Wine Tasting Notes:
On colour
Deep, dark red.
On the nose
Up-front black fruit with lively oak and hints of chocolate.
On the palate
Abundant black fruit, from blackberry to cassis, with balanced oak, excellent structure and a long, juicy finish.
On the whole
A serious, site-specific Pinotage that will develop well over 10 or more years.
Taste profile
Very full & powerful
Present & balanced
Bright & crisp
Bone dry
Flavours
From the fruit
From the oak barrel
From time in the bottle