A collection that has
set a new precedent
for Pinotage…
95 years after the varietal’s inception, we present Grand Pinotage: a curated case of six wines featuring the past decades’ most prestigious producers, truly emblematic of South Africa’s legacy. Offering collectors the pinnacle of the variety’s expression, only 500 cases are produced per vintage, making this a rare and limited selection for those in pursuit of the iconic.
VIEW A TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH MICHAEL FRIDJHON
View Beyerskloof
Michael Fridjhon
Despite the challenging season, this might be the best vintage Beyerskloof has seen in the last 20 years. Avoiding the trap of excessive structure and weight, the wine captures bright black cherry notes, hints of violets, ethereal textures and supple tannins. Precocious but not lush, perfumed yet restrained, it delivers harmony and charm for those impatient to enjoy it now, and promises a great future for those willing to let time work its magic.
View Rijk's
Michael Fridjhon
Drought conditions meant significantly smaller berries and lower yields, but also even-ripening that resulted in wines with vibrant colour, velvety tannins, and exceptional fruit purity. Black cherry hints accompany the youngberry and blueberry notes, while carefully composed tannins deliver deep, seductive textures.
View L'Avenir
Michael Fridjhon
Dry conditions resulted in small berries delivering depth and structure, while extended hang-time during the cooler harvest period added crisp, natural acidity and balance. The result is a concentrated assemblage of smoky, rich fruit, and a lingering combination of black cherries, caramel, and baked raspberry aromas. This is a wine to savour.
This case of Grand Pinotage features wines that are iconic examples that will profoundly demonstrate both the quality and value the variety has to age and develop." -Madame May-Eliane De Lencquesaing
View Simonsig
Michael Fridjhon
These bush vines adapted well to the dry environment. A smaller crop resulted in wines with excellent fruit concentration, bold tannins and perfect balance. Charismatic and perfectly framed, this wine is savoury yet sweet-fruited with cherry, chocolate and blueberry notes.
View Kaapzicht
Michael Fridjhon
A string of dry winters made 2018 the smallest crop in Kaapzicht’s recent memory. Slightly thicker skins mean more pronounced, silkier tannings, with a quality that’s comparable to the finest vintages of the decade. An amalgam of palate weight combined with berry intensity and black cherry fruit, it shows both the hallmark of its terroir and the precision of the winemaker’s aesthetic vision.
View Kanonkop
Michael Fridjhon
Slightly warmer days were balanced by cooler nights, resulting in compact bunches with small, concentrated berries that delivered flavour intensity and finesse. Blueberry, raspberry and blackberry aromas bind into almond-marzipan notes from the perfectly integrated oak, leading into a richly textured, generous palate. The overall result is balanced, enigmatic and harmonious.
Beyerskloof
"Pure, arresting and focused, the delicately nuanced fruit melds seamlessly into fine, powdery tannins."
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Michael Fridjhon
Despite the challenging season, this might be the best vintage Beyerskloof has seen in the last 20 years. Avoiding the trap of excessive structure and weight, the wine captures bright black cherry notes, hints of violets, ethereal textures and supple tannins. Precocious but not lush, perfumed yet restrained, it delivers harmony and charm for those impatient to enjoy it now, and promises a great future for those willing to let time work its magic.
Rijk's
"A voluptuous charm held in check by the winemaker’s commitment to subtlety and nuance."
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Michael Fridjhon
Drought conditions meant significantly smaller berries and lower yields, but also even-ripening that resulted in wines with vibrant colour, velvety tannins, and exceptional fruit purity. Black cherry hints accompany the youngberry and blueberry notes, while carefully composed tannins deliver deep, seductive textures.
L'Avenir
"Vibrant, lithe and exhilarating, its very intensity comes with ample weight, opulence and nuance."
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Michael Fridjhon
Dry conditions resulted in small berries delivering depth and structure, while extended hang-time during the cooler harvest period added crisp, natural acidity and balance. The result is a concentrated assemblage of smoky, rich fruit, and a lingering combination of black cherries, caramel, and baked raspberry aromas. This is a wine to savour.
This case of Grand Pinotage features wines that are iconic examples that will profoundly demonstrate both the quality and value the variety has to age and develop." -Madame May-Eliane De Lencquesaing
Simonsig
"Lifted and luminous, and fan-tailing beautifully on the finish, it stands as a triumph of the winemaker’s art"
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Michael Fridjhon
These bush vines adapted well to the dry environment. A smaller crop resulted in wines with excellent fruit concentration, bold tannins and perfect balance. Charismatic and perfectly framed, this wine is savoury yet sweet-fruited with cherry, chocolate and blueberry notes.
Kaapzicht
"A wine whose purity, detail and intensity belies its inherent strength – the tungsten fist in the velvet glove."
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Michael Fridjhon
A string of dry winters made 2018 the smallest crop in Kaapzicht’s recent memory. Slightly thicker skins mean more pronounced, silkier tannings, with a quality that’s comparable to the finest vintages of the decade. An amalgam of palate weight combined with berry intensity and black cherry fruit, it shows both the hallmark of its terroir and the precision of the winemaker’s aesthetic vision.
Kanonkop
"Every thread remains clear and luminous, coming together in a finely woven, beautifully textured finish."
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Michael Fridjhon
Slightly warmer days were balanced by cooler nights, resulting in compact bunches with small, concentrated berries that delivered flavour intensity and finesse. Blueberry, raspberry and blackberry aromas bind into almond-marzipan notes from the perfectly integrated oak, leading into a richly textured, generous palate. The overall result is balanced, enigmatic and harmonious.