Southern Right, Pinotage, Hemel-en-Aarde, Walker Bay, 2019

Named after the rare Southern Right whales that visit Walker Bay, just 3km from this cool climate vineyard, with a percentage of profits donated to their conservation. An elegant Pinotage with red and black fruit aromas edged in smoky bacon. Beautifully integrated tannins on the medium palate, thanks to careful oaking for nine months in a combination of used barrels. Terrific freshness underpins notes of ripe plum, black fruit and red berries, with a smoky/spicy finish. Perfect match for duck with plum sauce.