Tasting notes: Forward wild fruit, prune and youngberry with toasted cedar, vanilla and gun smoke. The palate starts out racy, with a red fruited bright core and firm tannins, developing further complexity of sour cherry, cola, green olives and smoke. A distinctive expression of the variety.

Origin: Stellebosch, South Africa

Varietal: 100% Pinotage

Style: Dry

Body: Full

Ageing potential: This Pinotage is accessible now as a treat with cured meats, but will also age comfortably for the next 5 years.

Pairing: Delicious served with barbecued red meat and steaks

In the vineyard: 19 Year old bush vines planted in weathered granite soil. Yield of 4.2 tons per hectare Ð all dry land, unirrigated.