Wine Club Sign-Up – Option 4

TASTING NOTES
Bright ruby hues, with fruit-forward aromas of red berries, plums, milk chocolate, vanilla and an underlying tone of earthy beetroots. The palate is soft and plush, with gentle tannins and subtle oak spice. The wine has a well-rounded, balanced mouthfeel, with lingering flavours of red fruits on the juicy finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Tomato-based pastas / pizzas / beef burgers / roasted chicken / turkey / duck / veal / pâtés / charcuterie

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter's Guide 2025 - 3* / Hidden Gem "Spicy fruitcake from ripe picking & oak treatment, 2022 has structure & grip for some ageing, already drinking well." Christine Rudman - Platter taster
Veritas Wine Awards 2024 - Silver

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TASTING NOTES
The Duke Pinotage 2023 is a bold and structured wine with rich fruit-driven qualities. Its deep ruby-red color sets the stage for a brooding nose that introduces subtle hints of oak spice and burnt toffee, followed by a robust fruit profile featuring blackberry, strawberry, stewed plums, and cranberry. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated with the juicy fruit core, contributing to its plush flavours of ripe strawberry, red cherries, plums, and a touch of earthiness. The finish is dry with lasting red fruit notes, elevated by refreshing acidity.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Barbequed meats / venison / spicy Asian cuisine / duck with sweet plum sauce / grilled pork chops / Emmental, Provolone and Edam cheese

AWARDS & RATINGS
Not rated yet

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A blend of 65% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot.

TASTING NOTES (August 2023)
An intense ruby colour is followed by complex aromas of cherries, cassis, blue- and black berries, oak spice and a whiff of cracked black pepper. The fine, crunchy tannins creates a delicate structural framework, which is draped with plush flavours of blood plums and black berries. The finish is decidedly dry, with a hint of oak dust and flavours of sweet-andsour cherries. An utterly juicy, moreish and approachable wine, with integrated new oak characters and a balanced acidity.

Maturation potential → 2028

FOOD PAIRINGS
Venison – springbok & kudu / bobotie / lamb curries / mildly spicy Asian cuisine / veal / grilled pork chops / barbequed meats / matured cheeses

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter’s Wine Guide 2024 – 4.5* (93 points)

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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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** PLEASE NOTE - NO ADDITIONAL WINE CLUB DISCOUNT APPLICABLE WHILE ON SALE **

TASTING NOTES (August 2023)
Intense blood-red hues, with fragrant notes of dark fruits, blackberries, cassis and bouquet garni, supported by subtle whiffs of graphite and bell peppers. Delectably rich and concentrated fruit spectrum, intersecting with flavours of baked cherry tart, mulberries, mocha and sweet oak spices. A bold tannin structure and fresh acidity act as the perfect foil to balance the wood and fruit components. Powerful, yet fresh and velvety, with hints of black olive paste on the long, dry finish.

Maturation potential → 2032

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
Platter’s Guide 2024 – 4*

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