Homestead Pinotage 2021

Description

Still red from South Africa, 14% ABV, produced by Bellingham. 0.75 L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Pinotage that reflects the history and passion of Bellingham, a winery founded in 1693. The grapes for this Pinotage come from bush vines in the coastal Stellenbosch region, which produce small grapes with high concentration and flavor. On the palate, aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and soft tannins are the hallmarks of this wine. A wine that perfectly expresses the character of the Pinotage grape, with an intense aromatic profile and a lingering finish.

Details

Taste

On the palate, aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices and soft tannins are the hallmarks of this wine.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Bellingham

From this winery

• Start up year: 1693

The Bellingham story starts in 1693 when Hollander Gerrit Janz van Vuuren and his French Huguenot wife planted the first 1000 vines on the estate, then known as Bellinchamp (‘pretty fields’). It then passed from family to family until 1943, when Bernard and Fredagh Podlashuk purchased the somewhat derelict farm, set about restoring the manor house, gardens and vineyards and effectively pioneered the modern renaissance of the Bellingham Estate in Franschhoek.

The Podlashuks replanted the farm to vineyards and travelled to France and Germany to do extensive wine research. Upon return, they buckled down and released the Cape’s first rosé in 1949, followed in quick succession by the Premier Grand Cru in 1951 and the first single varietal Shiraz in 1956.

The 80s and 90s saw vineyard developments, cellar extensions and the beginning of Bellingham’s classic New World winemaking philosophy. Today, while still inspired by its history of innovation, ingenuity and foresight, the brand is firmly set in the 21st century, producing contemporary, structured wines with an unmistakable sense of place and style. Read more

South Africa

Technical Sheet

Name	Bellingham Homestead Pinotage 2021
Type	Red still
Denomination	N/A
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Pinotage
Country	South Africa
Region	South Africa
Vendor	Bellingham
Production technique	The grapes for this Pinotage of great character come from bush vines in the coastal region of Stellenbosch, which produce small berries with high concentration and flavour.
Allergens	Contains sulphites