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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
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An organic estate in Elgin, around 40 miles southeast of Cape Town. Elgin is a very different climate to Stellenbosch, where the rest of their wines are made, a particularly critical factor for organic farming. ‘Our biggest challenge is mother nature. Living on a knife edge in a high-rainfall, cool climate region such as Elgin is not good for the nerves.’ says Alex Dale. ‘It would have been safer to farm organically in warmer areas, such as the Swartland or even Stellenbosch. But for the style of wines we like – more refined, fresh and balanced – Elgin is where we want to be, so the risks are far higher. The next biggest challenge is financial, as your production and your financial viability is constantly threatened by weather incidents, throughout the year. We also do a lot of work manually, especially in our high-density vines, so the tougher the conditions meteorologically, the more manual labour involved in the vineyards.’
750 mlPinotage is a relative newcomer to Radford Dale (our first release of this undervalued grape, Frankenstein, came in 2011), yet the varietal has become an important part of what we do. Quite simply, we’re looking for purity of fruit and a freshness in our expressions.
Deep purple in colour with a vibrant ruby rim. The nose reveals bright plum and raspberry aromas, complemented by a subtle mineral freshness that adds lift and definition. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, showcasing pure fruit flavours supported by fine-grained tannins that lead to a clean, fresh finish.