Pinotage

This Pinotage pairs excellently with spicy dishes such as Thai green curries or traditional Cape Malay bobotie. Its fruit-forward profile and balanced acidity also make it a suitable companion for grilled meats and hearty stews.

Grapes for this wine are harvested from Stellenrust's Helderberg Golden Triangle and Bottelary properties in Stellenbosch. These distinct terroirs contribute to the wine's complexity and depth, with each region imparting unique characteristics to the final blend.

The wine is matured for 12 months in convection-toasted French oak barrels, which impart subtle oak nuances and enhance the wine's structure and complexity.

The winemaking process begins with harvesting grapes at 24 to 25° Balling, followed by crushing and a 24-hour cold maceration in open stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is initiated with French yeast strains, with regular punch-downs every two hours for four days on the skins. Post-fermentation, the wine is drained from the skins and continues fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Stellenrust is a Stellenbosch producer working with nearly 400 hectares of vineyards across the Helderberg and Bottelary Hills. Known for Chenin Blanc and a broad range of South African wines, the estate focuses on matching varieties to site and capturing the character of Stellenbosch’s diverse soils and slopes.