Notes

Due to time constraints set upon us with the COVID-19 Lockdown no original bottle shots were taken.

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Critics Ratings

'Pinotage genius Abrie Beeslaar is understandably unforthcoming about the source of the grapes for this, the maiden release of a Pinotage under his own label, possibly mindful of his day job at Kanonkop. It shows all his understanding of this tricky grape, and more. Floral, enticing and beautifully framed, it has masses of sweet, brambly fruit, hints of Asian spices, supple tannins and a core of minerality and concentration. An amazing début.' - Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2014, 96 Points

'It's magnificent. Enticing aromas of red rather than black fruit, some potpourri and attractive oak spice. Dense on the palate - sturdy but not squat - with excellent fruit purity and the most intricate latticework of tannins. The level of extraction and use of oak really is immaculate and there's no shortage of freshness. Flavour-wise, there's nothing too obvious - some cherry upfront while the finish has a sort of salted-meat savouriness about it but what impresses this wine is its deep sense of vinosity and it should age extremely well. If this is 21^st century Pinotage, then game on.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za 2013, 94 Point