Arendsig Pinotage Blok A19

A stylish, single-vineyard Pinotage that beautifully captures the character of its site. Fresh red berry aromas mingle with subtle spice and earthy nuances, leading to a vibrant, elegant palate with supple tannins and a lingering finish of juicy red fruit.

Why we sourced this wine:

We’ve long admired Arendsig’s thoughtful, low-intervention approach to winemaking and its philosophy of allowing the vineyard and fruit to speak for themselves. This Pinotage embodies everything we look for in South African wine: authenticity, a strong sense of place and genuine character, without unnecessary winemaking influence. It’s a refreshing expression of Pinotage that puts purity of fruit and vineyard identity centre stage.

Winemaking:

Hand-selected grapes are carefully sorted and destemmed, followed by five days of cold soaking to enhance fruit expression and colour. Spontaneous fermentation and punch-downs three times daily build depth and structure. The wine is then aged for 12 months in neutral French oak, allowing the purity of the fruit and vineyard character to shine through, before being bottled on the estate.

Vintage: 2023

Grape: Pinotage

Alc 13%

Food Match: Roast duck, risotto with mushrooms and BBQ in general

Style: Medium Bodied, Rich & Juicy

Awards: 4.5 Stars Platter Guide, 91 Pts Tim Atkin

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