Stellenbosch Vineyards
Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.0
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Stellenbosch Vineyards' Bushvine Pinotage is a South African red that pays homage to the country's signature grape, born from the soils of the famed Stellenbosch region. Cultivated using traditional bushvine methods, these vines benefit from the unique microclimate and mineral-rich soils, yielding grapes with concentrated flavors. The winemaking process is tailored to highlight Pinotage's unique profile, with careful fermentation and maturation in oak to imbue the wine with added complexity and structure. This offering is a salute to the innovative spirit and rich vinicultural history of Stellenbosch Vineyards.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage delivers a vivid expression of South Africa’s beloved varietal.The wine pours a deep ruby color, giving way to a nose rich with dark berries, plum, and a distinctive smoky note, underscored by a hint of tobacco and earth. On the palate, it is full-bodied and robust, offering ripe fruit flavors of black cherry and mulberry, interlaced with nuances of vanilla and sweet spices from oak aging. The finish is hearty and long-lasting, with well-integrated tannins and a slight bramble edge that is quintessentially Pinotage. It’s a wine that beautifully balances fruit intensity with rustic charm.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinotage
ORIGINS
Winery: Stellenbosch Vineyards
Region: Stellenbosch
Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim.
Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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