Southern Right Pinotage 2022

Southern Right Pinotage 2022 is a refined and terroir-driven expression of South Africa’s signature grape variety. Crafted from carefully selected vineyards across the Cape Coast, this classically styled Pinotage combines dark berry fruit, elegant tannins and subtle spice with remarkable freshness and complexity.

Product Story

Southern Right continues to redefine Pinotage by focusing on elegance, structure and site expression rather than overt sweetness or heaviness.

The wine is sourced from a combination of ferricrete-rich granitic soils, decomposed granite and clay-rich shale-derived vineyards across Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Overberg and Swartland. Each soil type contributes a unique element to the blend — granitic soils adding perfume and freshness, while clay-rich soils provide structure, depth and ageing potential.

The wine matured for nine months in French oak barrels of varying sizes and toast levels, allowing complexity and texture to develop while preserving the purity of fruit.

The 2022 vintage produced wines with exceptional balance, generous texture and vibrant fruit expression thanks to a slow and extended ripening season.

Tasting Notes

Southern Right Pinotage reveals layered aromas of dark berries, subtle spice and complex savoury undertones.

The palate is intense yet refined, with beautifully integrated tannins, concentrated berry fruit and a fresh, structured finish. The wine combines richness and elegance with the distinctive character of South Africa’s unique grape variety.

Style: Structured, elegant and complex
Grape variety: Pinotage
Alcohol: 13.10%
pH: 3.63
Total acidity: 5.16 g/l
Residual sugar: 1.90 g/l
Barrel maturation: 9 months in French oak barrels
Production: 3,176 cases
Origin: Wine of Origin Cape Coast
Release date: March 2022
Serving temperature: 16–18°C

Food Pairing

Southern Right Pinotage pairs beautifully with grilled meats, slow-cooked lamb, game dishes and traditional South African braai cuisine. Its savoury complexity also complements mushroom dishes, charcuterie and mature cheeses exceptionally well.

Origin: Cape Coast

The Cape Coast region combines cool maritime influences with diverse ancient soils, creating ideal conditions for producing elegant and structured Pinotage.

Southern Right is internationally recognised for crafting cool-climate, terroir-driven Pinotage that showcases freshness, complexity and exceptional ageing potential.

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