Description
Sourced from old vines on the slopes of Simonsberg, this Pinotage is a polished, quietly powerful expression of South Africa’s signature grape. Aged for 18–20 months in French oak, it reveals lifted aromas of raspberry, dark chocolate, and delicate violet.
The palate is structured yet refined, with integrated tannins that give shape without heaviness. There’s depth here, but also balance - ripe fruit framed by oak, finishing smooth and composed. A thoughtful, cellar-worthy Pinotage that shows just how elegant this variety can be in the right hands.
The palate is structured yet refined, with integrated tannins that give shape without heaviness. There’s depth here, but also balance - ripe fruit framed by oak, finishing smooth and composed. A thoughtful, cellar-worthy Pinotage that shows just how elegant this variety can be in the right hands.
In the cellar
Upon crushing, a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact to cold macerate in French oak tanks for 6 days. This approach provides improved color and flavor stability.
Upon fermentation, flavor and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 100% French oak 225l barrels for 16-18 months. The use of predominantly older French oak allows the wine to retain fruit flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a balance of fruit and spice aromas, together with a well structured mid pallet.
Winemaker: Jos van Wyk
Upon fermentation, flavor and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 100% French oak 225l barrels for 16-18 months. The use of predominantly older French oak allows the wine to retain fruit flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a balance of fruit and spice aromas, together with a well structured mid pallet.
Winemaker: Jos van Wyk
About the Winery
Marianne Wine Estate brings a distinctive French influence to the slopes of Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg. Founded by a Bordeaux family, the estate focuses on small-batch wines that balance structure, freshness, and site expression.
From refined Sauvignon Blanc and rosé to polished Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Cape Blends, these wines reflect careful vineyard work and thoughtful winemaking. Elegant yet grounded in Cape terroir, Marianne’s collection offers depth without excess. Explore the range and experience a boutique Stellenbosch estate with unmistakable character.
From refined Sauvignon Blanc and rosé to polished Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Cape Blends, these wines reflect careful vineyard work and thoughtful winemaking. Elegant yet grounded in Cape terroir, Marianne’s collection offers depth without excess. Explore the range and experience a boutique Stellenbosch estate with unmistakable character.
