Spice Route Pinotage 2024

The bunches were fermented in 5-ton open concrete fermenters with manual punch-down of the skins twice a day, extracting deep colour and flavour. The wine was pressed off and transferred to tight-grain American oak barrels with 30% new oak used to complete malolactic fermentation and maturation.

 

“Pinotage is truly at home in the Swartland, and this vineyard proves this point year after year. With the dry winter, we had to make sure we picked the grapes at the perfect time, to get the right balance between optimum fruit and tannin. The result is a modern style of Pinotage, with soft tannins and a easy drinking palate.” – Charl du Plessis