COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Warshay Investments (KWV)
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Café Culture is a highly distinctive South African Pinotage produced by Warshay Investments, trading as KWV. Originating in the Western Cape, this wine represents a modern, innovative style of Pinotage designed to be highly accessible and engaging. The concept was originally developed in the early 2000s by winemaker Bertus Fourie, who became famous for pioneering the coffee Pinotage style. This wine is crafted to offer a unique crossover appeal for both wine newcomers and coffee enthusiasts, showcasing the versatility of South Africa's signature grape variety. The 2024 vintage was shaped by a challenging growing season in the Western Cape, characterized by a wet winter followed by a windy summer, resulting in exceptionally low yields and highly concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€7
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The coffee Pinotage style was pioneered by winemaker Bertus Fourie, affectionately nicknamed Starbucks by the wine industry.
Fact 02
The signature espresso and chocolate aromas are achieved entirely naturally through custom-toasted oak staves, with no flavorings added.
Fact 03
The 2024 vintage in South Africa is projected to be the smallest harvest in 22 years, leading to highly concentrated grape flavors.
Fact 04
This wine is packaged in an eco-friendly lightweight glass bottle weighing under 420 grams to minimize its carbon footprint.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Café Culture Pinotage is designed to naturally develop its signature roasted profile without any artificial additives. Pinotage grapes are harvested from selected Western Cape vineyards, destemmed, and crushed. Fermentation takes place on the skins to extract color and structure. The distinctive coffee and mocha characteristics are achieved entirely naturally through contact with custom-toasted oak staves. The wine is racked onto these specialized staves before the completion of alcoholic fermentation, allowing the yeast and grape compounds to interact dynamically with the heavily toasted wood. The wine is then aged for three to six months in contact with these staves inside specialized thin-stave barrels.
