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3 Total Awards
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2020 Pinotage

Postal Stone

Swartland, South Africa

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Embark on a delectable adventure through Swartland's vineyards

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About This Wine


Postal Stone

Pinotage

Our Postal Stone Pinotage embodies the history and heritage of South Africa. Swartland's unique climate and mindful winemaking techniques have shaped this wine's ripe dark fruit and toasty oak characteristics. The Benguela Current flows upward along the Western Cape, carrying frigid waters from Antarctica along Swartland's coastline. This formidable current plays a pivotal role in South Africa's wine history and climate. As early sailors navigated these windy waters following trade routes, they would rest and refresh supplies in local ports. This fueled the growth of winery pitstops along the Western Cape. Today, Pinotage thrives throughout the region, nurtured by the same winds that challenged these mariners. These wines' depth and complexity tell the tale of their origins. Our 2020 vintage offers a taste of this dynamic region and its history. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Postal Stone 2020 Pinotage Swartland, South Africa

Wine Region


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


Pairs well with… Fig Pizza, Braised Pork, Black Bean Stew

Body 4 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 4

Tasting Notes


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The interplay between fruit and oak is easy to experience with this wine. Aromas reminiscent of roasted coffee mingle with ripe dark fruits on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, with rich layers of roasted mocha and cacao joined by hints of blackberry and mulberry.

Awards


Postal Stone 2020 Pinotage Swartland, South Africa: Pinotage

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 97 Points, 2024 International Wine Competition
  • Double Gold Medal, International Eastern Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
Postal Stone 2020 Pinotage Swartland, South Africa