Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2016 from Stellenbosch is a bold and beautifully crafted South African red wine with richness, depth, and layered complexity. In the glass, it shows an inky black centre with a bright rim, hinting at both concentration and vibrancy. The nose reveals attractive blackberry and bramble flavours, lifted by notes of tobacco and warming spice that add character and intrigue. On the palate, vivacious layers of dark fruit and cedar oak create a full-bodied wine with lush texture and impressive structure. Tightly knitted tannins carry the wine through a long, polished finish, where supple fruit notes continue to unfold. Powerful yet refined, Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2016 is a multifaceted Stellenbosch red wine that showcases the depth and elegance this variety can achieve.
Crushing and destemming to two open top fermenters. Fermentation temperature peaked at 28°C. Pressed after 6 days on the skins, alcoholic fermentation finished in the tank. Malolactic fermentation occurred in the tank. The wine received 4 rackings before bottling.
Winemaker: Johan Malan
Winemaker: Johan Malan
Simonsig Estate, named after its dramatic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, is ideally situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa's premier wine region, 45 km east of Cape Town.
