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Bellingham Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2023

Bellingham Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2023

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Ripe Black Cherries, Smoked Plum, Dark Chocolate, and Old-Vine South African Opulence

The 2023 Bellingham "The Bernard Series" Bush Vine Pinotage is a rich, opulent, and deeply structured flagship red crafted in tribute to co-founder Bernard Podlashuk. Sourced from low-yielding, dry-land old bush vines in top Coastal Region sites, this hand-crafted Pinotage highlights the variety's true fine-wine potential. Soaring aromas of ripe black cherries, dark plum, crushed blackberries, dark chocolate, and subtle sweet tobacco lead into a full-bodied, velvety palate framed by ripe, mouth-coating tannins and a long, savory oak-spiced finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Rich & Velvety ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry (Rich Fruit Perception) ●●●●●
Tannins Structured, Ripe & Fine-Grained ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Balanced & Age-Worthy ●●●●●
Oak Rich & Integrated (~12 months in French oak barrels) ●●●●●

Terroir & Style Notes

  • Old-Vine Bush Vine Sourcing: Sourced from low-yielding, un-irrigated old bush vine blocks in the Coastal Region. Dry-land farming forces the vine roots deep into granite and shale soils, concentrating tiny berries into intense dark fruit, rich texture, and distinct savory character.
  • Artisanal French Oak Aging: Hand-picked and carefully sorted, the grapes undergo open-top barrel fermentation before aging for 12 months in 300-liter French oak barrels (a mix of new and second-fill). This imparts seamless vanilla, dark chocolate, and wood spice without overwhelming the grape's signature plum and dark cherry fruit profile.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinotage harvested from old bush vines in South Africa's Coastal Region.
  • A rich, powerful 2023 release packed with black cherries, smoked plum, dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco spice.
  • Crafted by Bellingham as part of their flagship "Bernard Series", offering 8 to 15+ years of cellar potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep, opaque ruby-purple with intense crimson reflections.
  • Nose: Intensely aromatic and rich. It opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, dark plum, and blackberry compote, accompanied by dark cocoa, sweet vanilla bean, cedar, and subtle pipe tobacco.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and velvety. The entry brings an expansive wave of dark berry fruit and spice that glides across a plush mid-palate, held together by fine-grained, structured tannins into a long, warming finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C in large red wine glasses to allow its complex aromas to uncoil.
  • Decanting: A 30-to-45 minute decant is recommended if opening young. Best enjoyed now through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Braised beef short ribs, South African Braai (barbecued meats), venison stew, or aged cheddar.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Korean braised short ribs (Galbi-jim), Taiwanese braised pork belly, or charcoal-grilled wagyu.

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