Flagstone has added a delightful pinotage and chenin blanc, both 2019 vintage, to their Poetry range. They also serve to celebrate our Cape winemaking heritage.
With contemporary pinotage increasing in popularity month on month and with chenin taking the role of the white equivalent as national grape – these two cultlivars can be said to make a perfect pair.
Winemaker Gerhard Swart waxes lyrical about their ability to produce exquisite wines, in this case wines that are food-friendly, accessible and offer great value for money. Which, at R55 each, they do.
The Poetry Range, he enthuses, aims to reflect the essence of the grape, in an honest and open way, similar “.the way that short poetic verses capture ideas...” One detects Bruce Jack’s eloquent influence in his romantic tribute, and it would be hard to find a better teacher!
The pinotage screws open to offer aromas of berries and spice, and on the palate is juicy and vibrant with plum and berry flavours, fresh, with well-integrated wood adding some structure to the wine. A relaxed partner to braaied fare, from roasted veggies to meat, and winter fireside sipping. Alcohol levels are held at 14%
The chenin blanc can be identified by its bouquet of ripe melon and stone fruit, the palate adding subtropical flavours, with pineapple predominating. There’s sufficient acidity to keep it fresh and alcohol levels of 13,5% are moderate A summery wine for complex salads that will also pair with casual autumn fare and happily take on breyani and other Cape Malay specialities.
