Pinotage
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1–4 years from release for peak freshness and lush oak-integrated fruit.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecue pulled pork, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, roasted venison with a berry reduction.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Grinder Pinotage is a modern interpretation of South Africa's signature native variety, created by Johan Swart and Oliver Kirsten under The Grape Grinder label in the Western Cape. Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault created in 1925, is harvested from select vineyards across the region's ancient granite and shale soils. Influenced by cooling ocean currents, the grapes undergo fermentation before being aged with heavily toasted oak staves, imparting distinct dark roasted coffee, mocha, and rich berry characteristics designed for an approachable and expressive style.
🍾 About the Producer
The Grinder is a distinctive wine brand created by The Grape Grinder, a dynamic boutique wine company founded in 2010 by Bruce Jack and Warren Ellis in the Western Cape of South Africa. Built around the philosophy of producing accessible, fruit-forward wines that offer exceptional quality and innovative flavor profiles, the venture carefully sources fruit from established vineyards across top Cape terroirs. The brand has gained widespread acclaim for its signature Pinotage, celebrated for its rich, modern style characterized by enticing nuances of roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, and plush dark berries achieved through bespoke oak maturation. Through creative winemaking and contemporary presentation, The Grinder continues to bring a bold, engaging perspective to South Africa's quintessential grape varieties.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinotage
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%