The Pinotage grapes are grown on a 20-year-old vineyard located in Constantia, owned by DB Rust in the Swartland region. The climate here is perfect, with abundant sunshine and cool sea breezes. This creates an optimal environment for Pinotage grapes. Yields are modest, at just 7 tons per hectare. However, the harvest is of unparalleled beauty. The harvest is entirely hand-picked and strictly controlled. Only the finest bunches are harvested, which contributes to the quality of this Survivor Pinotage.
The intense black juice is then aged in oak barrels for eighteen months. Almost exclusively French oak is used, with a tiny amount of American oak. This gives the Pinotage considerable power, and twenty percent new and unused oak further enhances this Survivor Pinotage. And yes, you can taste it in this full-bodied, powerful wine. The aroma reveals hints of black fruit, plums, cinnamon, pepper, and a hint of cherry. The palate is full of oak nuances, light spices, and a generous helping of black fruit. A Pinotage you'll never forget.
