The Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage is a tribute to the world’s first bottled Pinotage – a 1959 Lanzerac Pinotage.
Wine Tasting Notes:
The 2021 Pionier has an excellent deep colour, with typical varietal aromas like ripe, plummy red fruit on the nose and palate. A big mouth-feel, complex and velvety pallet and long and lingering aftertaste rounds off this wine perfectly.
Aging Potential:
With 5 to 10 years maturation the Pionier Pinotage 2021 will start to acquire the velvet density and luxurious chocolate and caramel flavours for which its predecessors is known.
Food and Wine Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this flagship wine with a slow cooked rich oxtail and butter bean curry or duck au vin with chestnuts, onions and mushrooms.
For Cheese pairings, consider:
When pairing cheese with the Lanzerac Pioneer Pinotage 2021, you’ll want cheeses that can match its intensity, complement its fruitiness, and either contrast or harmonize with its smoky-spicy undertones.
Try pairing with these cheeses:
1. Aged Gouda (2+ years) – Its caramelized, nutty sweetness balances the wine’s dark fruit and spice.
2. Cheddar (Sharp or Mature) – The boldness stands up to the Pinotage, while the slight tang enhances the fruit.
3. Blue Cheese (e.g., Stilton or Gorgonzola) – The salty, creamy intensity contrasts beautifully with the wine’s jammy richness.
4. Smoked Gouda – Echoes the wine’s subtle smoky notes.
5. Camembert or Brie – The creamy, buttery texture softens the wine’s tannins.
| Alcohol |
14.04% |
| Residual sugar |
1.7g/L |
| Acidity |
6.1 |
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Region |
Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek Valley
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Producer |
Lanzerac
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