Ashbourne Pinotage is a high-quality South African wine produced by Ashbourne Estate, situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley. This Pinotage is made from the Pinotage grape variety, which is native to South Africa. The vineyards are located on a cooler hillside, providing a long ripening period, resulting in grapes with intense flavor and complexity. The wine is fermented in small batches with natural yeasts and aged for 22 months in French oak barrels. Ashbourne Pinotage is known for its rich, dark fruit flavors, earthy undertones, and elegant tannins. This wine offers a unique and nuanced expression of the Pinotage grape and is a must-try for any wine lover.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This South African Pinotage offers a deep and intense ruby-red hue.On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, with hints of sweet spices, such as licorice and nutmeg. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with mild tannins and a juicy acidity. The wine is well-balanced and has a long, lingering finish. This is an excellent example of a classic South African Pinotage.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinotage
ORIGINS
Winery: Ashbourne
Region: Walker Bay
Walker Bay is a wine region located in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is situated in the coastal area of the Overberg district, between the towns of Hermanus and Stanford. The region is known for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed wines.
Walker Bay has a long and rich history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1800s. The first vineyards were planted by French Huguenots, who settled in the area and began producing wines from the local grapes. In the late 19th century, the region was further developed by the Dutch settlers, who brought with them their own winemaking techniques and traditions.
Today, Walker Bay is one of South Africa's most important wine regions, with over 200 wineries and vineyards. The region is renowned for its cool climate and unique terroir, which produces some of the country's most acclaimed Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.