Southern Right Pinotage 2023 is a refined South African red from the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde/Walker Bay region, showcasing the country’s signature grape with layered dark berry and plum fruit, subtle spice, earthy complexity and silky, supple tannins. It’s medium-bodied yet concentrated, with vibrant acidity and a savoury finish, making it both approachable now and enjoyable over the next few years.

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Southern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure.

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Southern Right is re-defining Pinotage with this intense classically styled, clay-grown wine, packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle wood spice. Full ripeness and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure resulting from clay-rich soil, make this wine a highly individual expression of South Africa’s unique grape variety.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.40%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2023
Oak: 9 months in French oak barrels; 51% in 228-litre barrels and 49% in 400-litre barrels, with 18% new oak
Varietals: 100% Pinotage
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; specific certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Not confirmed
Harvest: Carefully selected grapes harvested during the 2023 season, with vineyard selection to avoid fruit affected by late-season rains
Vinification: Fruit sourced from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Overberg, Swartland and Stellenbosch. Fermented and matured in French oak to develop concentrated berry fruit, refined tannins, subtle spice and savoury complexity
Winemaker: Southern Right winemaking team
Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30–60 minutes
Food Pairing: Grilled beef, roast lamb, venison, duck, slow-cooked short ribs, roasted vegetables, mushrooms and mature hard cheeses