False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage 2023
False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Pinotage (Stellenbosch, South Africa), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with steak, beef stew, chilli con carne, lamb.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpheus & The Raven No. 42 Red Blend 2023 Orpheus & The Raven · Western Cape | £24.28 | |||
| Tanners French Merlot, Pays d'Oc 2025 Foncalieu · Pays d'Oc | £11.50 | |||
| Château Montaiguillon, Montagne Saint-Emilion - Half 2022 Château Montaiguillon · Bordeaux | £11.20 | |||
| Los Coches Carmenère, Valle del Rapel 2024 Luis Felipe Edwards · Valle del Rapel | £11.20 |
Sourced from a single vineyard of unirrigated bush vines in Stellenbosch planted in 1966. The attraction to this coastal, bush vine vineyard were the cooler temperatures and small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries. The grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast and then raised in large wooden casks (or 'foudre' en Francais). The resulting wine therefore, is perhaps more 'Pino' than 'Tage'. Fresh, plummy aromas with savoury, smoky notes. The palate is ripe and rich with vibrant black fruit characters offset by ripe tannins and a spicy finish. False Bay Vineyards