False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage 2021 Dry Red Wine 750ml 14%
🍷 False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage 2021 Dry Red Wine is a dry South African red from the W.O. Coastal Region, made for drinkers who enjoy fruit, savoury character and an unpretentious approach to wine. Its 750 ml bottle carries 14% alcohol and closes with a practical screw cap. For a relaxed dinner, a weekend barbecue or a first exploration of Pinotage, it offers a useful starting point with a distinctly coastal identity.
🌿 The name Bush Vine reflects vineyards grown without trellising or irrigation. False Bay selects dry-farmed coastal vines and works with natural fermentation, allowing wild yeasts to carry out the process. Cask ageing forms part of its production. The combination places the focus on vineyard fruit and a restrained approach in the cellar, while the sustainably farmed philosophy gives the wine another point of interest for curious drinkers.
🫐 False Bay’s house tasting profile for this wine brings together plum and dark fruit with smoky, savoury nuances. The palate is described as ripe and rich, with ripe tannins and a spicy finish. It is a character to explore alongside food: take a sip before eating, then try it with a grilled dish to see how the fruit and savoury elements interact.
🍽️ The brand’s food suggestions include pork belly, barbecued meats, game and sausage with mash. Our serving recommendation for False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage 2021 Dry Red Wine is 16–18°C, slightly cooler than a warm dining room, to keep the fruit expressive. The wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians and contains sulphites. False Bay’s story began with Paul Boutinot’s search for overlooked Cape vineyards in 1994, and the range continues that ambition of making naturally crafted wine accessible. Curry Wines lists the 2021 vintage with three Platter’s stars.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: False Bay Vineyards / Waterkloof
- 🌍 Country: South Africa
- 📍 Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region
- 🍇 Grape: Pinotage
- 🍷 Style: Dry red; vegan friendly
- 📅 Vintage: 2021
- 📦 Volume: 750 ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 14%
- 🪵 Winemaking & ageing: Wild fermentation; cask aged, exact 2021 duration unconfirmed
- 👃👅 House tasting profile: Plum, dark fruit, smoky and savoury notes; ripe tannins, spicy finish
- 🍽️ Suggested pairings: Pork belly, BBQ, game, sausage and mash
- 🌡️ Recommended serving: 16–18°C
- 🍾 Closure: Screw cap
- ⭐ Vintage rating: Platter’s — 3 stars for 2021, listed by Curry Wines
