Klippenkop Pinotage

Key characteristics:

Klippenkop Pinotage is an exquisite and characterful South African red wine, offering a luscious blend of bold, plummy fruit flavours enhanced by a hint of warm spice. Crafted from South Africa’s signature Pinotage grape, it is produced in an early drinking style, showcasing well-integrated wood and a soft, smooth finish that makes it remarkably approachable and enjoyable.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Pinotage
• Appearance: A deep purple tint on the rim.
• Aroma: On the nose delicious flavours of ripe strawberry, banana, juicy plums and rich red cherries.
• Taste: Produced in an early drinking style with well integrated wood and a soft, smooth finish.
• Region: Hailing from Robertson, a renowned wine-producing area in South Africa’s Western Cape, Klippenkop benefits from a unique terroir. The region’s dry, hot climate is tempered by cooling south-easterly breezes from the Indian Ocean and significant diurnal temperature variation, allowing grapes to retain acidity while developing rich flavour profiles. The vineyards feature diverse soils, including rich alluvial soils ideal for red wines, and limestone-rich deposits.
• Pairing: Enjoy it with roast beef, guinea fowl, roast chicken, stews, lamb, pizza and pasta.

Overall impression:

This intriguingly complex and inviting wine is a delightful expression of South African viniculture, offering an inviting fusion of traditional and modern winemaking practices. It’s a versatile and approachable red, perfect for complementing a wide array of hearty dishes or simply enjoying on its own.

Extra notes:

• The Klippenkop winery, established in 1941, is nestled amidst the enchanting landscape of the Robertson Valley. Its name, drawn from Afrikaans, vividly portrays the vineyard’s mesmerising vista, translating to ‘rocky hill’, reflecting the characteristic rocky outcrops of the terrain.
• Pinotage is South Africa’s signature grape, a unique genetic cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (Hermitage), developed in 1925. It is a must-try for anyone looking to expand their viticultural horizons.