Franschhoek Cellar Stone Bridge is a fruit-driven Pinotage, which offers a good, juicy glass of wine, handled very gently in the cellar to preserve its generous aromas of black cherries, clove and raspberry jam. A smooth and juicy palate, redolent with ripe mulberries, and glimmers of tobacco and spice from gentle oaking, is followed by an appealingly savoury finish. The Stone Bridge Pinotage, is a fitting tribute to the oldest stone bridge still in use in South Africa. The scenic Franschhoek mountain pass boast this historic landmark which was built in 1825.
Food pairing: Serve with roast lamb, gammon steaks or spicy sausages.
Ageing potential: Drinking well already, but may be cellared for up to five years from vintage.
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