Amandelboord Pinotage 2022
Amandelboord Pinotage 2022
An exceptionally exciting new addition to De Grendel's flagship range, released not only to celebrate our cellar’s 10th anniversary, but also made to honour Sir De Villiers Graaff’s grandfather and namesake, the 2nd Baronet, Sir De Villiers Graaff.
Pinotage, especially if it was from the Durbanville Ward, was a favourite cultivar of his grandfather. The wine is inspired by fond memories of the Almond Orchard through which the young Sir De Villiers Graaff would go horse riding with his grandfather.
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Awards
Awards
2022
IWSC 2023 91 Points
IWC 2024 91 Points
James Suckling 2023 90 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2023 Gold
Platter's Guide 2024 93 Points (4 1/2 Stars)
Winemag Pinotage Report 2023 Top 10 (95 Points)
2021
Platter's Guide 2023 93 Points (4 ½ Stars)
Tim Atkin SA Report 2023 92 Points
2020
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits 2022 Gold
Platter's Guide 2023 95 Points (5 Stars)
Tim Atkin SA Report 2022 94 Points
2019
Tim Atkin South African Report 2020 93 Points
Winemag Pinotage Report 2020 90 Points
Winemag Pinotage Report 2021 Top 10
2018
Platter's Guide 2021 93 Points (4 ½ Stars)
Winemag Pinotage Report 2020 Top 10
2017
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Double Gold
The Sommeliers Selection 2019: Reds - Voluptuous & Rich
2016
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 Gold
IWSC 2018 Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018 - Best Pinotage Trophy
2015
Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 91 Points
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Tasting Notes
An intense blackberry and cherry bouquet is sensuously interlaced with sweet cloves and subtle vanilla oak. The bold fruit and subtle spice aromatics persist on the palate with additional undertones of roasted almonds and trimmed cigar. The palate is broad and rich with soft acidity and abundant, finely textured tannin. This is a luxurious and full flavoured modern wine.
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Food Complements
Pinotage loves meat, especially if it has a a smokey element to it such as barbequed sticky pork ribs. For vegetarians, large brown mushroom steaks topped with aged cheddar will be ideal. Also opt for beef or pork with teriyaki sauce, and enjoy Pinotage with a dark chocolate truffle tart for dessert.
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Vintage
During 2021, a late winter and spring lead to a late harvest season in 2022 with 3 small compact heat waves in January. Above average crop, quality and quantity wise.
Technical Tasting Sheets
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