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Bellingham Pinotage 2022
Named after Bellingham’s landmark homestead in the Franschhoek Valley which was once home to the colourful Podlashuk couple. The original Homestead was where many successful vinous concepts were born. This range produces terroir-driven, site-specific wines of distinctive character and style, as well as a touch of the unexpected.
Handpicked in February, the grapes were carefully handled upon arrival
at the cellar. To achieve optimal color and flavour, the juice underwent
gentle yet frequent punch-downs and pump-overs. Fermentation took
place in stainless steel and concrete, followed by a light pressing and
12 months of aging in older French oak barrels, enhancing depth and
complexity.
Rich dishes like roast lamb, venison, slow-braised short ribs, and smoky BBQ pork belly.
The palate unfolds with vibrant layers of ripe raspberry, strawberry, and black cherry, interwoven with hints of licorice, clove, and cardamom. Silky oak spice and a refined tannin structure lend depth and complexity, creating a truly captivating wine.
This wine boasts a deep, dark red core with a ruby-tinged rim, offering enticing aromas of sweet spices, plums, and mulberries, accented by a delicate touch of vanilla.
