Apeloko
Western Cape, South Africa
Reward yourself with our decadent, dessert-like Pinotage
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Apeloko
Pinotage
Our Apeloko Pinotage honors its South African winemaking heritage with intense oak-driven spice and caramelized sweetness. This wine shows the skillful hand of the winemaker, as each flavorful sip has been crafted with intention to create a complex result that seems effortless. Since its creation in 1925, Pinotage has stolen the show as South Africa’s signature grape variety. Here in the Western Cape, our winemaking partners work with bush-trained vines and non-irrigated vineyards to produce wines that are the ultimate expression of the region’s unique terroir. This hardy crossing of Cinsault and Pinot Noir tends to lean bold, and must be crafted with care to manage its potentially high tannins. Our 2020 vintage is a delectable example of this grape done right. Pour yourself a glass, and let’s toast to the hardworking hands that filled it. Scroll through the image carousel above to ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Apeloko
Pinotage
Our Apeloko Pinotage honors its South African winemaking heritage with intense oak-driven spice and caramelized sweetness. This wine shows the skillful hand of the winemaker, as each flavorful sip has been crafted with intention to create a complex result that seems effortless. Since its creation in 1925, Pinotage has stolen the show as South Africa’s signature grape variety. Here in the Western Cape, our winemaking partners work with bush-trained vines and non-irrigated vineyards to produce wines that are the ultimate expression of the region’s unique terroir. This hardy crossing of Cinsault and Pinot Noir tends to lean bold, and must be crafted with care to manage its potentially high tannins. Our 2020 vintage is a delectable example of this grape done right. Pour yourself a glass, and let’s toast to the hardworking hands that filled it. Scroll through the image carousel above to ...
WINE REGION:
Western Cape
The majority of South Africa's best wines are produced in the southwest coastal zones around Cape Town, known collectively as the Western Cape. Sandwiched between the country's majestic mountains and its cooling ocean coasts (the Atlantic to the west of the Cape of Good Hope, the Indian Ocean to its east), the Western Cape offers a wealth of winemaking riches. Regions here include the Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River.
WINE REGION
Western Cape
The majority of South Africa's best wines are produced in the southwest coastal zones around Cape Town, known collectively as the Western Cape. Sandwiched between the country's majestic mountains and its cooling ocean coasts (the Atlantic to the west of the Cape of Good Hope, the Indian Ocean to its east), the Western Cape offers a wealth of winemaking riches. Regions here include the Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Dried Fruit, Teriyaki, Desserts
Pairs well with…
Dried Fruit, Teriyaki, Desserts
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Dried Fruit, Teriyaki, Desserts
Pairs well with…
Dried Fruit, Teriyaki, Desserts
TASTING NOTES:
Mocha
Caramel
Vanilla
Oak characteristics rule the flavor profile of this wine. Aromas reminiscent of your local café enchant the nose with scents of mocha, caramel, and vanilla. The velvety palate is rich and sweet with flavors of brown sugar and dried cherries, and with a luscious finish evocative of brandy pudding.
TASTING NOTES
Mocha
Caramel
Vanilla
Oak characteristics rule the flavor profile of this wine. Aromas reminiscent of your local café enchant the nose with scents of mocha, caramel, and vanilla. The velvety palate is rich and sweet with flavors of brown sugar and dried cherries, and with a luscious finish evocative of brandy pudding.
AWARDS:
Apeloko
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
AWARDS
Apeloko
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Apeloko
Winemakers are lifelong students. Just like “apeloko”: the man who stays late at the farm, our winemakers have long days and nights combining hard work during harvest and technical skill while blending to make the complicated look easy. Apeloko is the epitome of the reward achieved through hard work, tenacity, and skill.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Apeloko
Winemakers are lifelong students. Just like “apeloko”: the man who stays late at the farm, our winemakers have long days and nights combining hard work during harvest and technical skill while blending to make the complicated look easy. Apeloko is the epitome of the reward achieved through hard work, tenacity, and skill.