L'Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022
Pinotage
Description
L’Avenir Wine Estate sits just outside Stellenbosch on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain, one of the Cape’s most respected sites for structured red wines. The vineyards enjoy warm sunny days tempered by cooling mountain and ocean influences, allowing grapes to ripen slowly while maintaining freshness and aromatic precision.
The estate has built a strong reputation around Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, with a focus on expressing the character of Stellenbosch terroir through careful vineyard management and balanced winemaking. The Provenance range represents the heart of the estate’s philosophy: wines that highlight fruit purity, site expression and approachability without excessive oak or manipulation.
For the L'Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022, grapes were hand-harvested from selected vineyards planted mainly on Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils, both known for producing structured Stellenbosch reds. After cold maceration and fermentation, the wine matured for around 18 months in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel, building texture while preserving the variety’s vibrant fruit character.
Colour:
Bright ruby red with a youthful purple rim, clear and vibrant in the glass.
Nose:
Fragrant and expressive with aromas of cherries, mulberries and black cherry, followed by floral hints and gentle sweet spice typical of Pinotage.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins. Juicy flavours of plum, pomegranate and black cherry sit at the centre, supported by subtle spice and a touch of oak complexity. The structure is polished and balanced, highlighting a refined style of modern Pinotage.
Finish:
Smooth and lingering, leaving notes of red berries and delicate spice with a clean, elegant close.
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L'Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022
- Food Pairing : The fruit-forward yet structured character of L'Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022 makes it a versatile partner at the table. It pairs particularly well with braaied lamb chops or flame-grilled beef, where the wine’s fine tannins complement the richness of the meat. The subtle sweet spice in the wine also works beautifully with Cape Malay dishes such as bobotie or mildly spiced curries, while earthy options like roasted mushrooms or aubergine highlight Pinotage’s savoury side. The balance of fruit, spice and acidity allows the wine to handle both hearty and gently spiced dishes with ease.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 5–8 years.
- Vintage: 2022
- Manufacturer: L'Avenir Wine Estate
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Gold: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2024. Gold: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024. Silver: The Trophy Wine Show 2024. Bronze: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024. Rating: 90 points - Tim Atkin SA Report. Platter's South African Wine Guide: 4 Stars. Veritas Awards: Silver Medal.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 14.27%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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