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2020 Pinotage


Maader 99

Swartland, South Africa

Discover the delectable allure of South Africa's heritage grape

$26.00

ABOUT THIS WINE:

Maader 99

Maader 99

Pinotage

Our 91 point, Gold Medal-winning Maader 99 Pinotage offers dense fruit flavors and enticing umami characteristics. This local grape is somewhat uncommon outside of its South African home. Those lucky enough to try it fall in love with its bold fruit flavors and satisfying structure. Swartland's climate is hot and dry, cooled by mild Atlantic breezes. This allows grapes to ripen well into March and April—which is harvest time in the Southern Hemisphere. As a fourth-generation, family-run business and members of Fairtrade International™, our local winemaker's partners share our respect for nature and community. They celebrate their heritage and the bright future of South Africa's vineyards by crafting unique wines with charming personalities. Serve this wine with grilled burgers or kebabs to experience its layers of flavor come to life. Scroll through the image carousel above to lear ...

ABOUT THIS WINE

Maader 99

Maader 99

Pinotage

Our 91 point, Gold Medal-winning Maader 99 Pinotage offers dense fruit flavors and enticing umami characteristics. This local grape is somewhat uncommon outside of its South African home. Those lucky enough to try it fall in love with its bold fruit flavors and satisfying structure. Swartland's climate is hot and dry, cooled by mild Atlantic breezes. This allows grapes to ripen well into March and April—which is harvest time in the Southern Hemisphere. As a fourth-generation, family-run business and members of Fairtrade International™, our local winemaker's partners share our respect for nature and community. They celebrate their heritage and the bright future of South Africa's vineyards by crafting unique wines with charming personalities. Serve this wine with grilled burgers or kebabs to experience its layers of flavor come to life. Scroll through the image carousel above to lear ...

Maader 99

WINE REGION:

Outline of Swartland

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

WINE REGION

Outline of Swartland

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Maader 99 2020 Pinotage

Pairs well with…

Grilled Burgers, Kebabs, Roasted Eggplant

Body
3
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
2
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Grilled Burgers, Kebabs, Roasted Eggplant

FLAVOR PROFILE

Maader 99 2020 Pinotage

Pairs well with…

Grilled Burgers, Kebabs, Roasted Eggplant

Body
3
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
2
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Grilled Burgers, Kebabs, Roasted Eggplant

TASTING NOTES:

Pomegranate

Plum

Forest Floor

Our Pinotage is rich and complex, with earthy aromas and scents of dried fruit on the nose. This wine is medium-bodied but feels brighter thanks to lively acidity and soft tannins on the palate. Ripe pomegranate and plum flavors join a touch of spice for a balanced finish.

TASTING NOTES

Pomegranate

Plum

Forest Floor

Our Pinotage is rich and complex, with earthy aromas and scents of dried fruit on the nose. This wine is medium-bodied but feels brighter thanks to lively acidity and soft tannins on the palate. Ripe pomegranate and plum flavors join a touch of spice for a balanced finish.

AWARDS:

Maader 99

medal
7 TOTAL AWARDS

91 Points, 2023 Winemaker Challenge

90 Points, 2023 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

90 Points, 2023 New York International Wine Competition

AWARDS

Maader 99

medal
7 TOTAL AWARDS

91 Points, 2023 Winemaker Challenge

90 Points, 2023 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

90 Points, 2023 New York International Wine Competition

award medal

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Maader 99

Maader 99 was established with the mission to bring what we love about South Africa's wine culture to the everyday wine drinker. These wines use 100 percent South African grapes from the country's diverse regions to showcase the unique profiles of their origins. Not your typical selection, Madder 99 offers new discoveries and unique twists on old favorites as we bring you the best, for real.

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Maader 99

Maader 99 was established with the mission to bring what we love about South Africa's wine culture to the everyday wine drinker. These wines use 100 percent South African grapes from the country's diverse regions to showcase the unique profiles of their origins. Not your typical selection, Madder 99 offers new discoveries and unique twists on old favorites as we bring you the best, for real.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Maader 99

Maader 99 was established with the mission to bring what we love about South Africa's wine culture to the everyday wine drinker. These wines use 100 percent South African grapes from the country's diverse regions to showcase the unique profiles of their origins. Not your typical selection, Madder 99 offers new discoveries and unique twists on old favorites as we bring you the best, for real.