Love coffee? Love red wine? Then this could be just the thing for you! Winemaker Bertus Fourie, who holds degrees in microbiology, chemistry and oenology, earned the nickname "Starbucks" for his role in shaping the so-called "coffee Pinotage" style. Various winemaking techniques are used to bring out the coffee notes including fermentation and aging in highly toasted oak. An intriguing style with the robust combination of coffee and red wine flavours leaving your palate in overdrive!
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"This is a deliberately modern offering by winemaker Bertus Fourie, who was responsible for the first coffee-styled version of South Africa's signature grape. A burst of ripe mulberry, plum and Maraschino cherry meld with nuances of vanilla and mocha on the palate. Luscious tannins make this an accessible wine ready to be enjoyed.
The full-fruited flavour, subtle tannins and the hint of coffee in Barista Pinotage make it very adaptable and such fun to experiment with. Try with crispy pork belly, beetroot relish and young vegetables or with brandy-snap baskets filled with gorgonzola & maraschino cherry ice-cream."