- 100% Pinotage
- Dry land farmed bush vines planted in 1991-1998
- Vineyard located on the Paardeberg, around 240 MASL
- Pure granitic soil and decomposed granite deposits
- 20% whole bunches all deposited in a concrete and vertical wooden foudre for fermentation
- One punch down per day, delicately extracted and then pressed off into the old 4,000 L vertical foudre
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Pinotage
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-32-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2026-02-26
"The David & Nadia 2023 Swartland Pinotage, also referred to as œTopography Pinotage” (as seen on past labels), comes from three hectares in the Paardeberg, harvested in mid-January from an earlier-ripening north-facing slope. Fermented with 80% whole berries and partial carbonic maceration, it matures in large foudre for one year. The wine is punchy and vibrant, crafted to withstand Pinotage™s naturally higher pH and susceptibility to spoilage. Carefully handled to avoid masking with oak or commercial yeast, it offers freshness and structure. Granite soils and elevation in the Paardeberg lend balance to a variety often misunderstood."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2022-09-20
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-06-02