Pinotage

The velvety tannin structure combined with flavours of sour cherry and a savoury finish promotes spicy dishes such as Asian infused Pork stir-fry, Harissa lamb, chili con carne, slow roasted cajun short rib. The key is balance, and our Pinotage certainly knows how to complement your favourite spicy dishes.

The Pinotage vines are planted on a south facing slope in a vertical shoot positioning system for optimal growing and ripening conditions. Produced in a cool climate style which emphasizes the heritage of Pinot noir and Hermitage.

Predominantly, aged in French oak barrels with low toasting levels to emphasize fruit and volume in the final wine. The use of 15% American oak boosts roundness and brings forth a dark broody character in final wine. 20% New oak was used in final blend.

Groot Phesantekraal is a Durbanville wine estate where Atlantic sea breezes meet the warmer inland climate. With a focus on limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage, the estate produces characterful South African wines shaped by its north-eastern Durbanville site.