R175.00
Spice Route Pinotage 2025 is a bold yet approachable expression of Pinotage, shaped by old bush vines and the character of the Cape’s West Coast. Generous fruit, soft tannins and subtle oak make this a rich, easy-drinking red that feels just as at home around the dinner table as it does beside the braai.
Pair it with bold Indian dishes or a well-aged steak.
Deep ruby red in colour, Spice Route Pinotage 2025 opens with ripe plum and cherry, followed by a hint of warm caramel from the oak. Concentrated dark and red berry fruit fills the palate, while warm spice adds another layer. The tannins bring structure and balance to the wine.
The heart of Spice Route Pinotage 2025 lies in an organically farmed bush vine vineyard on the Spice Route farm in Malmesbury. These unirrigated vines were planted in 1997 and grow in Koffieklip soils. Fruit from Darling also forms part of the 2025 vintage, bringing cool-climate freshness to the wine.
In the cellar, the team gently destalks and crushes the bunches before fermentation in open concrete tanks. Twice-daily punch-downs help extract deep colour and concentrated flavour. After pressing, the wine matures in tight-grain American oak barrels, including 30% new oak.
Careful harvest timing helps balance generous fruit with refined tannins. This creates the modern, approachable style that winemaker Charl du Plessis describes as soft, fruit-forward and easy drinking.