COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
David & Nadia
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
David and Nadia Sadie are key figures in South Africa's Swartland revolution, focusing on biological agriculture and minimal intervention winemaking. Established in 2013, their estate is dedicated to showcasing the diverse soils of the Swartland region, particularly granite, clay, and iron. They work closely with local growers to source grapes from old, dry-land bush vines. Their Pinotage represents a modern, elegant shift away from the historically heavy, oak-dominated styles of the grape, emphasizing freshness, purity of fruit, and soil expression.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
David and Nadia are qualified viticulturists and winemakers who met while studying at Stellenbosch University.
Fact 02
This wine redefines Pinotage, presenting a fresh, Pinot Noir-like elegance rather than the heavy, smoky styles of the past.
Fact 03
They practice biological farming, avoiding chemical herbicides and pesticides to restore soil health.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at David & Nadia is defined by a hands-off, minimal intervention philosophy. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally using indigenous yeasts. To preserve the bright fruit character and avoid extracting harsh tannins, they employ gentle extraction techniques, often incorporating a portion of whole bunches. The wine is aged in old, neutral French oak foudres and barrels, ensuring that oak influence is kept to a minimum. It is bottled with minimal filtration and low sulfur additions.
