Angus Paul's unwavering dedication revolves around South African heritage varietals, with a particular enchantment for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, and Cinsault, while passionately upholding the principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Transient Lands Pinotage is an ongoing project to source, blend and bottle special parcels of Pinotage across the Western Cape and become an expression of each vintage through the grape’s proverbial lens. The blend incorporates Pinotage from diverse locations, ea

A blend of 89% Pinotage and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon selected from prime, cool vineyard sites in Firgrove, Helderberg and Simonsberg, the Grangehurst 2012 is one of the best they have ever produced. To gain the perfect balance between extraction and refinement, the crushed grapes were left on their skins for 7 days. Hand-punching down was practised which goes some way to accounting for the exceptional colour, rounded tannins and amazing array of flavours. Following a temperature-controlled ferment

91 Points - Tim Atkin. No. 42 is more than just a number—it’s a celebration of South Africa’s most iconic home-grown variety, Pinotage, and the noble cultivars that gave it life. Crafted from carefully selected vineyards across Ceres Plateau, Bottelary Hills, and Durbanville, this blend brings together Pinotage, Pinot Noir, and Cinsaut in a seamless expression of structure, elegance, and depth. Aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak, it delivers layers of dark fruit, spic

A refined and expressive take on South Africa’s iconic varietal, with a captivating nose of blueberry, raspberry, and violet, complemented by subtle dark chocolate and toasted almond notes, this Pinotage offers both vibrancy and elegance. The palate is smooth and well-structured, showcasing vibrant fruit and a lively, youthful finish. A beautifully balanced wine that highlights the best of Pinotage in its purest form. Vivino Rating 4.3 (March 2025) Taste A complex aromatic profile, beginning wit