2023 Pinotage Bon Courage

The whole bunches ferment in rotating barrels and then soak for 2 more days. After fermentation, half of the skins are removed. The whole thing is then pumped into barrels to continue fermenting. The wine then ages for another 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels that are used for the second or even third time.

The Pinotage has a charming aroma of blackcurrants, plums, vanilla and coffee. Once in the mouth, the taste of ripe, candied fruit and a certain spiciness of various spices unfold, thanks in part to the twelve-month aging in oak barrels. Elegant in structure and well balanced. In addition, the wood aging is well integrated. The mild tannins make the wine very delicious even when young, but after a few years of storage it becomes even milder in taste.

This Pinotage goes perfectly with hearty meat dishes such as roasts or grilled meat on the “braai” with a sweet barbecue sauce. But the wine is also a real delight with slightly spicy dishes.