From dry-farmed bushvines planted in 1976, this old-vine Pinotage grows in sandy, granite-rich soils at the foot of Sinai Hill, just steps from the ocean. The low yields and tiny grape clusters create a wine of purity and precision, with lifted fruit, fine structure, and a distinctive coastal freshness. A rare and characterful expression of South Africa’s heritage grape.

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A unique old Pinotage single vineyard that was planted in 1976. Dry-farmed bushvines rooted in coarse sandy decomposed granite soils high in silica. This also happens to be South Africa’s closest Pinotage to the Ocean. At the foot of Sinai Hill, southern Stellenbosch. Low-yielding vines with uniquely small grape clusters.

At Scions of Sinai, we prioritize skilled and sensitive agricultural practices rooted in organics. We approach winemaking with mindfulness towards natural processes, employing a hands-on approach in the vines and maintaining a chemical and additive-free cellar. Our commitment to manipulation-free and honest wines allows each bottle

to express its site authentically, remaining unfiltered and unfined. Embracing natural fermentations with wild yeast strains from each vineyard, we aim to capture the pure and complex identity of our terroir. With a ‘Terroir’ mindset, we obsessively attend to the finer details, allowing each vintage to naturally express its unique character.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Closure: Not confirmed
Harvest: 2021
Oak: 11 months on lees in old French oak barrels
Varietals: 100% Pinotage
Farming: Uncertified organic and sustainable practices; dry-farmed old bush vines
Vineyard Area: Single vineyard at the foot of Sinai Hill, Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Vines planted in 1976, growing in coarse sandy, decomposed granite soils rich in silica, approximately 3.5 km from False Bay
Harvest: Hand-harvested in the cool morning; exact harvest dates not confirmed
Vinification: Naturally fermented with indigenous vineyard yeasts. Approximately 60% whole-bunch fermentation, including a small semi-carbonic component, with the remainder destemmed. The slow fermentation emphasises aromatic purity, delicate extraction and fine structure. Basket-pressed and matured on lees in old French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulphur added.
Winemaker: Bernhard Bredell
Region: Stellenbosch WO, Coastal Region, South Africa

Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Decanting: 15–30 minutes, if desired
Food Pairing: Roast duck, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and semi-hard cheeses.