This Pinotage is all about ripe, confident flavour with a smooth, polished edge. Think juicy plums, blackcurrant, dark berries and forest floor, wrapped up with hints of cedar, dark chocolate, and warm spice from careful oak ageing. The palate is full-bodied but supple, with velvety tannins, lively acidity, and a long, comforting finish that keeps pulling you back for another sip. Bold but balanced, expressive yet easygoing, this is classic modern Pinotage done right.

Bergsig Estate is the real deal - a proper family farm with deep roots and zero pretence. Tucked into the Breedekloof Valley where the Drakenstein and Hex River mountains collide, this estate has been in the Lategan family since the 1800s, with winemaking DNA stretching all the way back to 1735. “Bergsig” literally means mountain view, and between the snow-fed rivers, cooling winds, and ancient mountain soils, the setting is just as dramatic as the wines. What makes Bergsig special is their balance of tradition and common sense. Everything is grown, made, and bottled on the estate, sustainability is baked into daily life, and the ethos is simple: make honest wines that don’t cost the earth - literally or financially. Pinotage is a national treasure in South Africa, and Bergsig treats it with the respect it deserves, crafting a style that’s generous, expressive, and unmistakably local without going over the top.