Dornier Pinotage 2023
Pinotage
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Dornier Pinotage 2023
Dornier is based in the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, an area where decomposed granite soils and cooler afternoon breezes help deliver ripe fruit with natural freshness. Pinotage here tends to show both red and dark berry character rather than heaviness. Dornier’s approach is to handle Pinotage carefully: selective picking, gentle extraction and measured time in oak to keep tannins smooth and the fruit clear. The style aims for a modern, approachable expression of this Cape variety – generous and distinctly South African, but without the rustic edges older styles sometimes had.
Colour:
Deep ruby with a youthful purple rim and good intensity.
Nose:
Bright aromas of ripe cherry and plum lead, backed by mulberry, a hint of raspberry and subtle notes of vanilla, mocha and soft spice from time in oak. A gentle floral and fynbos edge adds interest.
Palate:
Medium bodied with a supple, silky texture. Juicy red and dark berries sit at the core, supported by moderate, rounded tannins and refreshing acidity that keeps the wine lively. Hints of cocoa, sweet spice and a touch of savoury earthiness add complexity without making the wine feel heavy.
Finish:
Medium in length, with lingering red berry, soft chocolate and gentle spice notes.
- Food Pairing : Dornier Pinotage 2023 is very at home around the braai. Its juicy fruit and smooth tannins work well with boerewors, lamb chops or sticky pork ribs, where the wine’s freshness cuts through the fat and the sweet spice complements marinades or basting sauces. It also pairs nicely with bobotie, peri-peri chicken or a pepperoni and mushroom pizza, as the ripe fruit and gentle mocha notes handle spice and tomato-based sauces. For a meat-free option, try grilled mushrooms, smoky aubergine dishes or a butternut and feta bake – the wine’s savoury undertone and bright fruit sit comfortably alongside roasted, slightly sweet flavours.
- Drink before: Drink now to around 2028.
- Vintage: 2023
- Manufacturer: Dornier
- Region: Swartland
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Double Gold Award (2023): The 2023 vintage secured a Significant Double Gold award at the 2023 National Wine Challenge. Highly Rated (2023): Recognized as a "Double Platinum" producer in the 2023 National Wine Challenge/Top 100. Gilbert & Gaillard Rating (2023): The 2023 vintage was awarded a high rating, described as having a "dark ruby" color with notes of chocolate and cigar, with a drinking window through 2030. Winemag.co.za Prescient Pinotage Report 2023: Dornier Pinotage was included in this report, which featured high-scoring wines characterized by refined tannins and bright fruit. National Wine Challenge 2024 Special Award: Dornier was recognized in the 2024 special awards for consistent, high-quality wine production.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 3.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
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Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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