Delheim Vera Cruz Pinotage 2019 from Stellenbosch is a rich and polished South African red wine with depth, fruit concentration, and smooth structure. Deep crimson in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of ripe dark fruit, supported by integrated notes of vanilla and toffee, with a gentle touch of spice adding warmth and complexity. On the palate, juicy red fruit brings brightness and balance, while silky-soft tannins create a smooth, refined mouthfeel. The finish is long and satisfying, giving this Pinotage both elegance and staying power. Expressive yet approachable, Delheim Vera Cruz Pinotage 2019 is a well-rounded Stellenbosch red wine that showcases the variety’s signature character in a polished, food-friendly style.
The first sorting is done in the vineyards by only picking the best quality bunches. Harvesting is done early morning to keep the grapes as cold as possible before being processed. On arrival at the cellar the grapes are inspected again to ensure quality. It is then de-stemmed and crushed into open top fermenters.
The juice was allowed to start natural fermentation at a low temperature and after a day inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation was done at 26°C. A combination of pump-overs and punch-downs were done for extraction. The wine spent 18 months in 300Land 500L French oak barrels, of which 35% was 1st fill barrels.
Winemaker: Roelof Lotriet
The juice was allowed to start natural fermentation at a low temperature and after a day inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation was done at 26°C. A combination of pump-overs and punch-downs were done for extraction. The wine spent 18 months in 300Land 500L French oak barrels, of which 35% was 1st fill barrels.
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. Delheim has been producing a wide range of internationally acclaimed wines for more than 60 years.
