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TASTING NOTES
Pale-straw in colour, with a luminous clarity that hints at its freshness. Expressively aromatic, showcasing a medley of tropical fruits. Upfront notes of guava, white peach, and ripe melon lead the way, layered with hints of pineapple, green apple, passion fruit and zesty citrus. Bright and fresh on entry, with a balanced acidity that energizes the palate. The wine has a lovely fleshy texture and rounded mouthfeel, carrying through the tropical fruit profile from the nose - especially guava, peach, and melon. A gentle minerality emerges on the finish, adding finesse and a clean, satisfying close. Fresh, fruit-driven, and well-balanced, with a polished structure and appealing drinkability.

Crafted from 40-year old Certified Heritage Vineyards planted in 1986.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Creamy seafood pastas / mild Thai curries / sushi / grilled fish / barbequed chicken / leafy salads

AWARDS & RATINGS
Not rated yet

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TASTING NOTES
The inviting plum-red colour is followed by top notes of blackberry, ripe prunes, tomato leaf, graphite dust and a touch of fresh herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate with fine, granular tannins adding excellent support to the plush fruit spectrum. Juicy and accessible, with good freshness and balance. Flavours of red cherry and roasted coffee bean linger on the dry, elegant finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Beef steak / lamb / pepper-crusted tuna / mushroom-based sauces / aged Cheddar cheese

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter's Guide 2026 - 3.5*
Veritas Wine Awards 2025 - Silver

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TASTING NOTES
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
Opaque crimson-red hue, with charming aromas of dark cherries, graphite, black pepper and fresh herbs, followed by an underlying savoury/umami tone. The palate is plush, with integrated new oak nuances and very fine, delicate tannins. An elegant and classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon with a satisfying balance between fruit and oak, and persistent flavours of buchu and blackcurrants on the finish.

Maturation potential → 2033.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Red meats like sirloin or ribeye / beef short ribs / slow-braised beef dishes / ox cheeks / butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary / Portabello mushrooms / hard cheeses like aged cheddar and Gouda / blue cheeses like Gorgonzola

AWARDS & RATINGS
Veritas Wine Awards 2025 – Silver Outstanding
Platter’s Guide 2025 – 4* (89 points)
SA Wine Index 2024 – Grand Gold
Veritas Wine Awards 2024 – Silver Outstanding

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