# David & Nadia Pinotage (2024)

- **Producer:** David & Nadia
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinotage
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, black pepper, smoke, toast

## About this wine

David and Nadia Sadie are key figures in South Africa's Swartland revolution, focusing on biological agriculture and minimal intervention winemaking. Established in 2013, their estate is dedicated to showcasing the diverse soils of the Swartland region, particularly granite, clay, and iron. They work closely with local growers to source grapes from old, dry-land bush vines. Their Pinotage represents a modern, elegant shift away from the historically heavy, oak-dominated styles of the grape, emphasizing freshness, purity of fruit, and soil expression.

## Interesting facts

- David and Nadia are qualified viticulturists and winemakers who met while studying at Stellenbosch University.
- This wine redefines Pinotage, presenting a fresh, Pinot Noir-like elegance rather than the heavy, smoky styles of the past.
- They practice biological farming, avoiding chemical herbicides and pesticides to restore soil health.

## Food pairing

This elegant, fresh-styled Pinotage pairs beautifully with dishes that match its vibrant acidity and bright red fruit profile. The moderate tannins and high acidity cut through the richness of fatty meats like duck and pork belly, while its earthy undertones complement wild mushrooms and cured meats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at David & Nadia is defined by a hands-off, minimal intervention philosophy. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally using indigenous yeasts. To preserve the bright fruit character and avoid extracting harsh tannins, they employ gentle extraction techniques, often incorporating a portion of whole bunches. The wine is aged in old, neutral French oak foudres and barrels, ensuring that oak influence is kept to a minimum. It is bottled with minimal filtration and low sulfur additions.