The Curator – Reserve Pinotage
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South Africa
Western Cape
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2024 (12pk/750ml) - 6 11482 72225 2
Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Coastal Region
Appellation Swartland
Varietal Pinotage
Cepage 100% Pinotage
Aging Stainless steel and 300L third-fill barrels
Alcohol by Volume 13.7%
Markets California, Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Aromas of dark fruit with savory and earthy complexity
Tasting Notes Direct and approachable, offering aromas of dark fruit with savory and earthy complexity. Medium-bodied, firm and fresh, with a silky texture and a juicy mid-palate. Sustainable. Screw cap. ” - James Suckling
Awards 91pts James Suckling
The Story
From 25–30-year-old bush vines rooted in granite and shale soils at 150m elevation, this Pinotage embodies the raw energy of Swartland’s Coastal region. South-facing rows and East–West orientation ensure balanced ripening in the region’s Mediterranean climate. The 2024 vintage was shaped by a long, wet winter followed by an extreme dry spell, with January delivering the longest run of high temperatures in 50 years. Ripening accelerated, pushing harvest to the first half of February in a fast-paced, high-stakes window. Grapes were gently handled with soft pump-overs to avoid coarse tannins; native yeast fermentation occurred between 25 28°C, with pressing at around 8 °Balling and completion on French oak staves. Post–malolactic fermentation, components were split between stainless steel and 300L third-fill barrels, then blended after 10 months and returned to stainless steel for integration. The result? A refined, well-built Pinotage with freshness,
structure, and a modern Swartland edge.
structure, and a modern Swartland edge.
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