Mixed Case – La Cave Pinotage Collector’s Edition

TASTING NOTES (August 2022)
Alluring aromas of cinnamon, cherries, wild strawberry, raspberry and cedar wood dominate the nose. The wine has a delicious, juicy fruit profile with complex flavours of ripe plums, black cherries, nutmeg and cloves. The ripe tannins are well integrated and complement the elegant nature of the wine. Flavours of cranberries on the aftertaste, with a long, dry finish.

Maturation potential → 2030

FOOD PAIRINGS
Barbequed meats, especially venison and beef / bobotie / lamb curry / grilled snoek / seared tuna / spicy Asian-styled cuisine / aromatic curries / duck with sweet plum sauce / beef or lamb burgers / pizza

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter’s Guide 2024 – 4.5* (93 points)
SA Wine Index 2023 - Platinum
Veritas Wine Awards 2022 – Double Gold

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TASTING NOTES (August 2023)
Inviting deep purple colour, with unmistakable Pinotage characteristics on the nose – plums, red berries, exotic spices and earthy beetroots. Oak-derived notes of coffee bean and vanilla add further interest. The palate is focused and precise, with a finely-grained, mouth-coating tannin structure and integrated new oak flavours. On the finish, the wine displays lengthy flavours of juicy, ripe plums and red fruits. A beautifully balanced, dense and rich style of Pinotage.

Maturation potential → 2031

FOOD PAIRINGS
Barbequed meats, especially venison and beef / bobotie / lamb curry / grilled snoek / seared tuna / spicy Asian-styled cuisine / aromatic curries / duck with sweet plum sauce / beef or lamb burgers / pizza

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter’s Guide 2025 – 5* (95 points) "2021 strikes a perfect balance between vivid, luscious berries, a nuance of violets, spice overlay from oaking, all resting on a bed of tannins, with latent power promising a future while remaining accessible." - Christine Rudman, Platter taster
SA Wine Index 2024 – Platinum / Top 10
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Competition 2023 – Top 10 Award
Veritas Wine Awards 2023 – Double Gold

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TASTING NOTES (August 2023)
Beautiful dense, black-purple color, hinting at the wine’s intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of black prunes, blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry, all wrapped in an inviting touch of Christmas spices. On the palate, the wine is rich and velvety, with finely textured tannins and impressive fruit concentration. It feels chunky, chewy, and muscular, with a brooding depth, yet remains focused and precise. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving lingering notes of plum and red fruits. A bold, well-structured Pinotage with great aging potential.

Maturation potential → 2034.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Barbequed meats, especially venison and beef / bobotie / lamb curry / grilled snoek / seared tuna / spicy Asian-styled cuisine / aromatic curries / duck with sweet plum sauce / beef or lamb burgers / pizza

AWARDS & RATINGS
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Competition 2024 – Top 10 Award
Veritas Wine Awards 2024 – Silver Outstanding

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