B Vintners Liberté Pinotage 2020

Elegance, freshness and finesse is key, still remaining concentrated and age able. Flavours of fresh cherries, blackcurrant and potpourri reveals itself first, with subtleties of dried herbs and spice lending complexity. The palate follows through with fruit concentration, intricate and dense structure, while hints of savoury and spice gives dimensions. The lingering taste of blueberries, is a great reminder of the wines complexity. Food Match Lambshank, wild mushroom risotto or aubergine and red lentel curry

After fermentation the wine is aged in French Oak, 25% of which is new oak for 16 months.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes:  100% Pinotage

Vegan/Vegetarian

ABV: 13.5%

Food Match: Lamb shank, wild mushroom risotto or aubergine and red lentil curry

The old vineyards are planted exclusively on decomposed granite soils, they are high-lying and in close proximity to the ocean. This combined with the philosophy of picking grapes when they are fresh and ripe, extracting flavours optimally, as well as using good judgement when integrating oak, is extremely important when crafting this special wine.