{"product_id":"martindale-pinotage-2022","title":"Martindale Pinotage 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eThe Martindale Pinotage 2022 reflects the approachable, fruit-driven style that has made Pinotage a defining part of South African wine culture. Produced in the Western Cape, the wine draws on vineyards that benefit from warm daytime temperatures balanced by cooling coastal influences. These conditions allow Pinotage to ripen fully while maintaining enough acidity to keep the wine fresh and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ePinotage itself is South Africa’s own grape variety, created as a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut and now widely recognised for producing deeply coloured, characterful red wines with dark fruit and subtle smoky notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eIn the cellar, the focus is on preserving fruit purity and soft tannin structure, resulting in a wine that expresses the bold berry profile typical of the varietal while remaining smooth and accessible. The result is a Pinotage that captures the warmth and generosity of Western Cape fruit in an easy drinking but well-structured style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eDeep ruby red with youthful purple highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eAromas of ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry lead the nose, followed by subtle hints of spice, cocoa and a gentle smoky note typical of Pinotage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with flavours of dark berries and juicy plum. The texture is rounded and smooth, with soft tannins providing structure while allowing the fruit to remain the focus. A touch of spice adds depth without dominating the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eSmooth and satisfying, with lingering dark fruit and a light savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martindale","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027533455539,"sku":"RW2228PT03","price":113.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/MartindalePinotage2022_OL.jpg?v=1768465447","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/martindale-pinotage-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}