Description
Delheim Pinotage 2024 is a Stellenbosch red that shows the variety in a polished, savory style, with dark fruit, spice, and a well-judged structural frame. Pinotage can swing toward either rusticity or overt sweetness, but this wine lands in a more balanced place, combining ripe fruit with freshness and restraint. It is a convincing expression for drinkers who enjoy South African reds with both character and composure.
The nose opens with brooding blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, layered with nutmeg and clove. On the palate, red and black fruit work together in a medium-bodied frame that feels juicy yet controlled, with silky tannins carrying the wine through a long, dry, savory finish. A subtle oak note adds depth without getting in the way of the fruit. It would pair especially well with grilled meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses, where its fruit, spice, and savory edge can settle naturally into the meal.
Already highly approachable, this is a Pinotage that offers immediate drinking pleasure while still holding enough structure to develop further over the near term.
Ratings/Accolades:
92 points – Tim Atkin (2017 vintage)
The nose opens with brooding blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, layered with nutmeg and clove. On the palate, red and black fruit work together in a medium-bodied frame that feels juicy yet controlled, with silky tannins carrying the wine through a long, dry, savory finish. A subtle oak note adds depth without getting in the way of the fruit. It would pair especially well with grilled meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses, where its fruit, spice, and savory edge can settle naturally into the meal.
Already highly approachable, this is a Pinotage that offers immediate drinking pleasure while still holding enough structure to develop further over the near term.
Ratings/Accolades:
92 points – Tim Atkin (2017 vintage)
The grapes were hand-picked, destemmed, and crushed before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Pump-overs were carried out six times daily to manage extraction and build color, flavor, and tannin structure. After fermenting dry, the wine was pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation partly in barrel and partly in tank.
It was then matured for 18 months in 300L French oak barrels before blending, followed by a light filtration prior to bottling.
Winemaker : Roelof Lotriet
It was then matured for 18 months in 300L French oak barrels before blending, followed by a light filtration prior to bottling.
Winemaker : Roelof Lotriet
Delheim Wine Estate is situated in the Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch in South Africa, with views that are breathtaking all year round. Over the years, Delheim became a microcosm of Michael 'Spatz' Sperling's visionary work in the greater Stellenbosch community and the Cape winelands as a whole.
The indomitable Spatz was the unwitting pioneer of public wine tasting events personally hosted by winemakers outside the winelands. In 1962 he embarked upon his first 'tasting tour', ferrying himself and his wines by car, train and plane to East London, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg - The first producer to do so. The ultimate wine industry recognition of Michael's extraordinary contribution to Cape wine came in 2009, the year in which the industry celebrated 350 years of winemaking. He was one the pioneers honored with the 350 Celebration Scroll.
Conservation : By sharing the land amongst all the stakeholders and training people to understand and appreciate - as well as work on - the land, Delheim is fostering a system that yields a livelihood for everyone; one that will continue to do so for future generations. With 375 hectares of land situated in the beautiful Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch, Delheim is a keen exponent of the wine industry’s movement to conserve the region.
The indomitable Spatz was the unwitting pioneer of public wine tasting events personally hosted by winemakers outside the winelands. In 1962 he embarked upon his first 'tasting tour', ferrying himself and his wines by car, train and plane to East London, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg - The first producer to do so. The ultimate wine industry recognition of Michael's extraordinary contribution to Cape wine came in 2009, the year in which the industry celebrated 350 years of winemaking. He was one the pioneers honored with the 350 Celebration Scroll.
Conservation : By sharing the land amongst all the stakeholders and training people to understand and appreciate - as well as work on - the land, Delheim is fostering a system that yields a livelihood for everyone; one that will continue to do so for future generations. With 375 hectares of land situated in the beautiful Simonsberg Ward of Stellenbosch, Delheim is a keen exponent of the wine industry’s movement to conserve the region.
