
Technical Analysis
South Africa's very own grape variety and the red gravel soil in the pinotage blocks gives these vineyards their name — Rooiland, meaning red land.
Tasting note
This modern, yet classic style of Pinotage is Kaapzicht's homage to South Africa’s signature grape variety. Generous notes of blackberry, mulberry and blackcurrant are present on the nose, while rich oak and vanilla spice creates a lasting and textural finish
Vinification details
Grapes are hand-picked from bush vines then crushed and destemmed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Biodynamic yeast is used to inoculate the fermentation to enhance and preserve terroir characters. After fermentation the wine is gently pressed and transferred to tanks for malo-lactic conversion. After completion the wine is racked to specially selected 300L barrels for ageing between 16 and 18 months. After blending the wine is aged in concrete tanks until bottling.
AWARDS
Wine Advocate: 91+ pts

Technical Analysis
South Africa's very own grape variety and the red gravel soil in the pinotage blocks gives these vineyards their name — Rooiland, meaning red land.
Tasting note
85% Pinotage and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark depth of black plum with an opulent, slightly reductive nose of black cherry, mulberry and stewed plum. The oak is very subtle and integrated, playing to the strengths of the fruit purity and precision. Texturally there is impressive focus, balanced finesse and an elegant mouthfeel punctuated with soft supple black fruits and oak spice.
Vinification details
Grapes were picked at full ripeness (25ºB), fermented in stainless steel tanks and pumped over 2 times a day. After a light pressing the Pinotage underwent malolactic fermentation before going into 28% new French oak barrels for 18 months.
AWARDS
DWWA: Silver
Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts