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A more restrained and elegant style of Pinotage, it reflects its coastal terroir with authenticity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eMeet the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eFalse Bay Vineyards is an independent company founded by Paul Boutinot of Waterkloof. With a philosophy of creating ‘real’ wines, the estate focuses on sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking to produce authentic, expressive wines that showcase South Africa’s coastal vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eThe grapes are sourced from a single, unirrigated bush vine vineyard planted in 1996 in Stellenbosch, where cooler coastal influences help preserve freshness. Small, concentrated berries are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with wild yeast. The wine is then matured in large French oak foudres, enhancing texture and savoury complexity without overt oak character. Vegan friendly, with no additions other than sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eRipe, plummy aromas with subtle smoky and savoury hints. The palate is rich yet balanced, offering juicy black fruit flavours, rounded tannins, and a long, gently spiced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eExcellent with pork belly, barbecued meats, boerewors, game dishes, or a comforting plate of sausage and mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1630\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePinotage 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"False Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250610012503,"sku":"101457","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_8648-false-bay-pinotage.jpg?v=1753181753"},{"product_id":"guillermo-pinotage-painted-wolf-swartland-75cl","title":"Guillermo Pinotage 2021 Painted Wolf Swartland 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuillermo Pinotage by Painted Wolf is an expressive, terroir-driven red wine from South Africa's Swartland region. 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