If you've been curious about Pinotage but weren't sure where to start, this is exactly the bottle to reach for. Robertson has been making wine since 1941, and their house Pinotage shows the grape at its most welcoming: ripe strawberry and juicy plum up front, a lick of red cherry, a hint of banana, all held together by soft tannins and oak that's been kept firmly in the background.
The fruit comes from the Breede River Valley, a sun-baked stretch of the Western Cape sheltered by the Langeberg Mountains. Hot days ripen the Pinotage fully; cool nights, thanks to breezes drifting inland from the Indian Ocean, keep the wine bright rather than heavy. It's that day-to-night swing that gives this red its juicy character and easy-drinking charm.
Pour it with a Sunday roast (beef or chicken both work beautifully), a slow-cooked lamb stew, or a proper Friday night pizza. It's equally happy alongside a plate of pasta with a rich tomato sauce, or a bowl of something spicier from the takeaway.
We deliver across the UK, usually within a couple of working days. It's also a lovely, low-risk introduction for a friend who's never tried Pinotage: gentle enough to win them over, characterful enough to make them want another glass.
