ASHBOURNE Pinotage, 6x75cl

🍷 Ashbourne Pinotage
Country: South Africa | Region: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Appellation: Hemel-en-Aarde | Grape Variety: 100% Pinotage
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Aged in a combination of amphora, neutral oak, and stainless steel for purity and refinement
Farming: Biodynamic principles & sustainable viticulture

🌟 A ground-breaking Pinotage from the cool-climate soils of Hemel-en-Aarde—elegant, savoury, and redefining what this uniquely South African grape can be.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep garnet with purple edges—intense yet polished, reflecting its structured finesse.

👃 On the Nose:
Complex and refined, with aromas of wild plum, black cherry, and cranberry, layered with subtle spice, dried herbs, and earthy minerality. Hints of rooibos tea, cedar, and graphite add a distinctive, savoury depth.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, silky tannins. A core of dark red fruit is balanced by savoury spice, forest floor, and a mineral-laced finish. Precise, fresh, and remarkably refined—far from the rusticity often associated with Pinotage.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with grilled duck, lamb with rosemary, venison, or mushroom stroganoff. Its savoury character and graceful structure make it ideal for both meat and earthy vegetarian dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Beautifully drinkable now, but will age gracefully for 8–12 years, gaining further complexity and elegance.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Ashbourne’s Pinotage is a revelation—crafted by the Hamilton Russell family to express a new, elegant side of South Africa’s signature grape. With its focus on purity, restraint, and terroir, this is Pinotage elevated—an exceptional wine that’s as thought-provoking as it is pleasurable.