Simonsig, Pinotage 2018

A fruit driven, unwooded red wine from low yielding mature bush vines.

Succulent, juicy berry fruit aromas and flavours result in a full flavoured fruity expression of South Africa’s very own grape variety.

TASTING NOTES
Deep black cherry hue with a bright crimson rim indicating its youth. Ripe, sweet raspberry nose with layers of plummy fruit, which reveals the true characteristics of the Pinotage grape. Full bodied on the palate with delicious crushed berry fruits on the middle palate. Well rounded ripe tannins provide ample structure to allow further development in the bottle. The quality of the tannins keeps the natural sweet flavour of Pinotage beautifully balanced and leaves a gentle dry finish in the mouth making it a great food wine.

REVIEWS & AWARDS
“In the 2015 harvest the Pinotage bunches were very compact with a large number of small berries and noticeably small pips. The wines show deep colour and sweet black berry fruit with silky smooth tannins with elegance and finesse. 3 stars.” – Platters Guide