Pinotage Reserve Diemersdal 2024

The Pinotage Reserve from Diemersdal comes from twenty-eight-year-old vines rooted in the deep red soils of Stellenbosch, north of Cape Town, on slopes exposed to the winter ocean winds. Fermentation occurs in open tanks with frequent punchdowns, followed by a spontaneous malolactic fermentation carried out entirely in French oak. The long aging of sixteen months in partly new barriques helps to define a rich and complex structure. On the nose, hints of blackberry, dark plum, and sweet spices emerge, accompanied by slight toasted notes. The palate is full and enveloping, with smooth tannins and a deep persistence. It pairs perfectly with a herb-crusted rack of lamb.