Pinotage, KaapzichtABV 14. 4% Kaapzicht's Pinotage comes from 19 year old bush vines planted in weathered granite soil. The vineyards are all dry land, unirrigated. Dark depth of black plum with an opulent, slightly reductive nose of black cherry, mulberry and stewed plum. The oak is very subtle and integrated, playing to the strengths of the fruit purity and precision. Texturally there is impressive focus, balanced finesse and an elegant mouthfeel punctuated with soft

These two elements result in a balanced and forthright performance

good depth of colour

In any event

on beautiful soils of clay and sand

17/20 – “Mid straw colour with admirable depth of flavour and some obvious evolution already but still very zesty and refreshing

Ideal to accompany pasta

Excellent length and structure

In the middle of January Rustenberg was engulfed in fire as the entire Simonsberg mountain burnt

straw and hints of spice on the nose lead to a deep

The wine has bright

The estate was very run down

across all of my wine writing