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Flagstone Writers Block Pinotage

5,895 KShs

An award-winning Pinotage from dry-land Swartland bush vines — rich and powerful yet elegant, with dark fruit, mocha and spice.

Wine at a Glance
Producer: Flagstone
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grape Variety: 100% Pinotage
Wine Style: Dry red
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml

Tasting Profile: Ruby red. Ripe mulberry and blackberry with mocha, Indian spice and a hint of bramble and mint. Surprisingly rich and beautifully balanced: very ripe strawberry, cherry and blackberry wrapped in soft oak, vanilla and dark chocolate. Long and luscious.

Style & Character
Body: Full · Sweetness: Dry

Food Pairing: Slow-cooked duck with pomegranate jus, game, spicy Middle Eastern tagines, nyama choma and chilli dishes.

Serving: Serve at 16–18°C; in Nairobi’s warmth, 15–20 minutes in the fridge before opening gets it there.

Awards: Winner – Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards 2024 (2021) — plus 4 more below.

Made from non-irrigated bush vines on some of the Swartland’s highest ground, rooted in deep red soils that hold water well and ripen the fruit fully in dry conditions. Aged in 225-litre oak barrels, mostly American with some French.

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner – Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards 2024 (2021)
  • Gold Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024 (2021)
  • Double Gold – Veritas Awards 2024 (2021)
  • 93 points, Top 10 – Prescient Pinotage Report 2024 (2021)
  • Top 20 Finalist – Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards 2025 (2022)

Medals are awarded to a specific vintage, shown in brackets; the vintage on our shelf may differ. Sources: Flagstone, wine.co.za, Winemag.

About the Producer

Flagstone was founded by winemaker Bruce Jack, who sources grapes from carefully chosen vineyards across the Cape. Each wine is named after a story from South Africa’s people, places and history. Led today by head winemaker Gerhard Swart, Flagstone was named Prescient Winery of the Year 2024 by Winemag.co.za.

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