Pour this and you get a big, juicy splash of dark berries and a hint of smoke, like the wine already knows you're firing up the grill. Stonecross Pinotage is fruit-forward and friendly, soft enough to sip on its own but with enough backbone to hold its ground against a plate of nyama choma. South Africa's signature red grape, done the easy, generous way. Grab it for a late catch-up with mates or a Friday that needs zero effort.
The nose leads with ripe cherries, raspberry and plum, with that classic Pinotage twist of prunes and a whiff of forest floor (think damp earth after rain, in a good way). On the palate it's all red fruit and a little sour-plum tang, kept lively by soft, fruity tannins that don't dry your mouth out. Just a touch of oak in the background for a smooth, mouthwatering finish. It's dry, but so fruity it almost tricks you into thinking otherwise.
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This comes from Deetlefs, a family-run estate tucked under the Du Toitskloof Mountains in the Breedekloof Valley near Rawsonville, South Africa. They've been farming this patch since 1822, which makes them one of the oldest wine families in the country, now seven generations deep. Stonecross is their easy-going everyday range, and the grapes are picked at just the right ripeness to keep those soft fruit tannins and bright aromas front and centre. Pinotage itself is South Africa's own invention, a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, so you're drinking something genuinely local to the Cape.
Good to know
- What is the price of Stonecross Pinotage 75cl?
Stonecross Pinotage 75cl is KSh 1,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Stonecross Pinotage 75cl taste like?
Ripe cherry, raspberry and plum up front, with prunes and a little earthy forest-floor character. It's dry, fruit-forward and smooth, with soft tannins and a mouthwatering finish.
- What is the ABV of Stonecross Pinotage?
It's 14.5% ABV, so a fairly full red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- Is Stonecross Pinotage sweet or dry?
It's a dry wine. The fruit is so ripe and juicy it can read as a touch sweet, but there's no added sweetness.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled glass. Chill it briefly if your bottle's been sitting somewhere warm. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Stonecross Pinotage?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, beef lasagne, roast pork, venison stew or a plate of mature cheese all work a treat.
- Where is Stonecross Pinotage from?
From Deetlefs Wine Estate in the Breedekloof Valley near Rawsonville, South Africa, a family winery going since 1822.
Stonecross Pinotage 75cl
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Stonecross Pinotage 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Stonecross Pinotage 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.