The Spice Route Pinotage wine is made from a single bushvine vineyard on the Spice Route farm, Klein Amoskuil in Malmesbury. Pinotage is truly at home in the Swartland and this vineyard proves this point year after year. The 2020 vintage has an intense ruby red colour with rich blackcurrant and cherry aromas. On the palate, there are intense dark fruit flavours complemented by bright acidity and subtle spice.
Food pairing: Ideal wine for Indian spicy dishes or a well matured steak.
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
“Pinotage is truly at home in the Swartland and this vineyard proves this point year after year. Although it was a dry year we experienced relatively cool conditions that resulted in a Pinotage with soft tannins and an easy drinking palate!” Charl Du Plessis
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