2024 David & Nadia "Topography" Pinotage, Swartland, South Africa
ABOUT THE WINE
The 2024 "Topography" Pinotage is a terroir-driven, site-specific wine from organically farmed bush vines planted on decomposed granite soils in the Swartland. Hand-harvested and sorted, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with partial whole-bunch inclusion to enhance aromatic lift and structural finesse. The wine is matured in old oak barrels to preserve purity of fruit and minerality. On the nose, expect a mélange of red currant, cranberry, and subtle earthy spice. The palate is energetic and linear, revealing Pinot Noir-like elegance over Pinotage’s usual power, with precise acidity and a dusting of tannin. A compelling pairing with grilled lamb, North African spices, or even a mushroom risotto.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
David & Nadia are among the leading lights of the new wave in South African winemaking, known for their site-expressive, restrained, and cerebral wines. Based in the Swartland, they focus on sustainability through organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their philosophy centers around expressing the Swartland’s diverse soils and old vines with clarity and honesty. The "Topography" range is a lens into the landscape-driven approach they champion, and their take on Pinotage repositions the variety within a modern, precise framework, far from its historically rustic interpretations.
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ABOUT THE WINE
The 2024 "Topography" Pinotage is a terroir-driven, site-specific wine from organically farmed bush vines planted on decomposed granite soils in the Swartland. Hand-harvested and sorted, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with partial whole-bunch inclusion to enhance aromatic lift and structural finesse. The wine is matured in old oak barrels to preserve purity of fruit and minerality. On the nose, expect a mélange of red currant, cranberry, and subtle earthy spice. The palate is energetic and linear, revealing Pinot Noir-like elegance over Pinotage’s usual power, with precise acidity and a dusting of tannin. A compelling pairing with grilled lamb, North African spices, or even a mushroom risotto.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
David & Nadia are among the leading lights of the new wave in South African winemaking, known for their site-expressive, restrained, and cerebral wines. Based in the Swartland, they focus on sustainability through organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their philosophy centers around expressing the Swartland’s diverse soils and old vines with clarity and honesty. The "Topography" range is a lens into the landscape-driven approach they champion, and their take on Pinotage repositions the variety within a modern, precise framework, far from its historically rustic interpretations.
