Early Rider's Pinotage is giving plump plummy vibes, stewed blackberry and a hint of raisin and coffee. It's slightly earthy, and has firm but ripe tannins with a little spicy bite at the end - delicious!

Introducing Early Rider - a rule-breaking, horizon-chasing collab between GPD and the endlessly curious crew at Fram Wines, helmed by the maverick himself, Thinus Krüger. Based out of the ruggedly beautiful Western Cape in South Africa, Thinus is the kind of winemaker who'd rather sail off the map than play it safe - exactly the kind of energy we like to bottle! With Early Rider, we're channeling his spirit of adventure into a lineup of wines that are bright, bold, and unashamedly full of personality. Think of these as the wines your more interesting friends bring to dinner - expressive, a little rebellious, and always up for a good story. This partnership came from a mutual love of wines that don’t just taste good, but feel good. Not just technically smart (though they absolutely are), but emotionally resonant - wines that make you sit back and go, “damn, that’s delicious.” From sun-drenched mountain vineyards to sea-breezy slopes, Early Rider is our way of riding shotgun with one of the Cape’s most idiosyncratic winemakers. Expect character. Expect charm. Expect a few surprises. Because when the captain’s got a shaky hand and a fearless heart, the ride is never boring.