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2020 Pinotage

Izak's 177

Swartland, South Africa

Boundless, bold fruit, and full body

$27.00
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ABOUT THIS WINE:

Izak's 177

Izak's 177

Pinotage

There are few better ways to experience authentic South African wine than our Izak’s 177 Pinotage. This is an immense wine packed with robust dark fruit flavors, enticing spice, and structured tannins, and each hefty mouthful delivers an excellent expression of this local grape. Since its creation in 1925 by Abraham Izak Perold, South African winemakers have attempted to master the Pinotage grape variety. This crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault can be finicky, but with a skillful hand, meticulous attention, and the right climate, the payoff is worth the struggle. Not only is our Pinotage’s flavor profile well balanced, but its refreshing acidity and structured tannins also make this wine the perfect partner to grilled meats and stews. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to SD.

ABOUT THIS WINE

Izak's 177

Izak's 177

Pinotage

There are few better ways to experience authentic South African wine than our Izak’s 177 Pinotage. This is an immense wine packed with robust dark fruit flavors, enticing spice, and structured tannins, and each hefty mouthful delivers an excellent expression of this local grape. Since its creation in 1925 by Abraham Izak Perold, South African winemakers have attempted to master the Pinotage grape variety. This crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault can be finicky, but with a skillful hand, meticulous attention, and the right climate, the payoff is worth the struggle. Not only is our Pinotage’s flavor profile well balanced, but its refreshing acidity and structured tannins also make this wine the perfect partner to grilled meats and stews. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to SD.
Izak's 177

WINE REGION:

Outline of Swartland

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

WINE REGION

Outline of Swartland

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Izak's 177 2020 Pinotage

Pairs well with…

Flank Steak, Hearty Soups, Smoked Brisket

Body
4
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Flank Steak, Hearty Soups, Smoked Brisket

FLAVOR PROFILE

Izak's 177 2020 Pinotage

Pairs well with…

Flank Steak, Hearty Soups, Smoked Brisket

Body
4
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Flank Steak, Hearty Soups, Smoked Brisket

TASTING NOTES:

Brown Fig

Baking Spice

Eucalyptus

Uplifting aromatics of eucalyptus and fresh herbs accompany woody spice and clove on the nose. The potent palate offers a rich, full body with concentrated flavors of black cherry, fig, and bramble before a sweet vanilla finish and lingering tannins. Serve cellar temperature.

TASTING NOTES

Brown Fig

Baking Spice

Eucalyptus

Uplifting aromatics of eucalyptus and fresh herbs accompany woody spice and clove on the nose. The potent palate offers a rich, full body with concentrated flavors of black cherry, fig, and bramble before a sweet vanilla finish and lingering tannins. Serve cellar temperature.

AWARDS:

Izak's 177

medal
4 TOTAL AWARDS

92 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition

90 Points, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition

AWARDS

Izak's 177

medal
4 TOTAL AWARDS

92 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition

90 Points, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition

award medal

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Izak's 177

Cape Town native Abraham Izak Perold played a significant role in his country’s rich wine history. After graduating from Victoria College in Stellenbosch, he traveled to Germany to obtain his Ph.D. in Chemistry. Upon graduating, Perold toured Europe, where he became fluent in many languages and familiarized himself with the historic wines of various Old World regions. Not long after his return to Cape Town in 1906, Perold was approached by the South African government; they requested he return to Europe, this time with the task of seeking out new grape varieties that could potentially thrive in South African soils. Perold returned to his home country with 177 varieties. Each of our Izak’s 177 wines is an exquisite local expression of its varietal. Our collection offers a glimpse into the history of South African wine and the boundless potential of Old World grape varieties in this New World wine region.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Izak's 177

Cape Town native Abraham Izak Perold played a significant role in his country’s rich wine history. After graduating from Victoria College in Stellenbosch, he traveled to Germany to obtain his Ph.D. in Chemistry. Upon graduating, Perold toured Europe, where he became fluent in many languages and familiarized himself with the historic wines of various Old World regions. Not long after his return to Cape Town in 1906, Perold was approached by the South African government; they requested he return to Europe, this time with the task of seeking out new grape varieties that could potentially thrive in South African soils. Perold returned to his home country with 177 varieties. Each of our Izak’s 177 wines is an exquisite local expression of its varietal. Our collection offers a glimpse into the history of South African wine and the boundless potential of Old World grape varieties in this New World wine region.