Open Secret
Western Cape, South Africa
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About This Wine
Open Secret
Pinotage
Psst...we can't keep this part a secret: our Open Secret Pinotage just won "Best of Class" and "Best of South Africa" at the 2021 Harvest Challenge!
In this year’s Harvest Challenge wine competition, this 97 point wine earned a Gold Medal from every judge who tasted it on its way to the final sweepstakes round. It has been said there is no secret time will not reveal. For that reason, we believe the moment has come to expose South Africa's hidden gem. We can't think of a better introduction to Pinotage than our fruit-forward and rustic Open Secret. Pinotage is a crossing of grape varieties Pinot Noir and Cinsault. A crossing is created when two grape varieties of the same vine species produce offspring of a new type, which expresses characteristics from each of its parent grapes. Our Pinotage from the breezy shores of the Western Cape is a beautiful example of this unique South African grape. Take a sip and discover that juicy red-fruit flavors commonly associated with Pinot Noir keep this wine's palate bright while enticing spice inherited from Cinsault adds excitement, complexity, and restrained tannic texture. We are thrilled to present this occult classic because a wine this food-friendly and rich should not be kept hidden. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
Wine Region

Western Cape
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Stuffed Mushrooms, Pork Sausage
Body 4 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 2
Tasting Notes
- Coffee
- Oak
- Black Cherry
Our Pinotage is full-bodied and lush with finely structured tannins. Vivid red fruit flavors of ripe raspberry, black cherry, and dynamic spice, combine with secondary notes of coffee and oak for a layered experience on the palate.
Awards
Open Secret 2019 Pinotage Western Cape, South Africa: Pinotage
6 TOTAL AWARDS
- Special Award, 2021 Harvest Challenge
- Special Award, 2021 Harvest Challenge
- Points 97 Points, 2021 Harvest Challenge
- Double Gold Medal, 2021 Harvest Challenge
- Bronze Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Silver Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition