SIMONSIG PINOTAGE PICK OF THE BUNCH 2023

The Malan family has cultivated Stellenbosch vineyards since French Huguenot Jacques Malan arrived in the Western Cape in 1688, with third-generation winemakers now leading Simonsig Wine Estate founded in 1971. Pioneer Frans Malan created South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wine and co-founded the Stellenbosch Wine Route before passing his legacy to sons Francois and Johan. Stellenbosch's decomposed granite soils and maritime-moderated climate produce concentrated Pinotage with distinctive character. This sustainable and vegan Pinotage offers juicy cherry and bramble berry flavors with liquorice and sweet spice hints in a silky, fruit-forward style. The estate holds IPW certification, utilizing solar energy, water catchment systems, and biological pest control.