{"product_id":"kaapzicht-skraalhans-pinotage-75cl","title":"Kaapzicht Skraalhans Pinotage 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaapzicht Skraalhans Pinotage is a bright, fresh, and elegant red wine produced by the Steytler family in Bottelary, Stellenbosch. Named after the gangly weed often found growing taller than the bush vines in their vineyards, this bottling represents a modern, vibrant take on South Africa's signature grape variety. Built on a hands-off approach, it highlights the unique terroir of Stellenbosch with exceptional purity and a light, expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine offers a fresh, plush departure from traditional, heavily extracted Pinotage. Crafted to preserve natural freshness and maintain a lower alcohol level, it delivers sweet, approachable tannins and a bright fruit-forward character. It is an ideal, highly drinkable red for those who love elegant, juicy wines with a smooth finish and a profound sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested from unirrigated trellised vines planted in 2015, yielding between 10 and 12 tons per hectare. Machine-harvested at 22.0 Balling to retain fresh acidity, the must is inoculated with biodynamic yeast and spends just three days on the skins with two light pump-overs daily. Following a gentle pressing, the wine undergoes malolactic conversion in stainless steel tanks, where it ages for 11 months with gentle micro-oxygenation to ensure a rounded, smooth mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine exhibits a vibrant ruby hue. The nose opens with an inviting array of red fruits, featuring classic cherry and fresh mulberry notes. On the palate, it is lively, plush, and well-balanced, delivering sweet, soft tannins alongside bright red fruit flavours that carry through to a smooth, elegant, and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its light tannin structure, vibrant acidity, and juicy fruit profile, this modern Pinotage pairs wonderfully with a variety of light meats and savoury dishes. It is a fantastic companion to braai meats, grilled pork chops, roasted chicken, duck breast, and gourmet burgers. It also pairs effortlessly with mild charcuterie, wood-fired Margherita pizza, and earthy mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinotage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54866662555991,"sku":"123077","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Kaapzicht_Skraalhans_Pinotage_2024_75cl.jpg?v=1788442366","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/kaapzicht-skraalhans-pinotage-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}