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Words: Belinda Mountain | Images: Supplied

The fourth annual Pinotage and Biltong Festival will take place on 14 and 15 April at Perdeberg Cellar in Paarl. With an oyster and MCC bar, live music, food trucks, craft beer, a kids’ play area and stunning scenery, what’s not to like?

Lanzerac Estate’s winemaker Wynand Lategan, who will be presenting his wines at the festival, says the experience allows visitors to taste all of South Africa’s best Pinotages in one location. “Stop by our stand to learn more about our Premium Pinotage 2015 and Pinotage Rosé 2017, as well as our rich history of Pinotage − as the estate which bottled the world’s first Pinotage.”


Pinotage and biltong are indigenous South African products packed full of flavour. But what makes a good Pinotage? Wynand says, “Pinotages are full of flavours like prunes and plums. It’s an expressive wine – not shy. On the palate, it gives you a full mouthful of flavours with delicate spices and soft round tannins.”

Guests are encouraged to come dressed up in purple and white, and to post pictures of themselves on social media to stand a chance to win great prizes. Ticket prices include access to the event, a branded wine glass, a curated tasting of 18 Pinotage and biltong pairings and other free wine tastings. Wynand will also showcase the award-winning Pionier Pinotage (which received a five-star rating in the Platter’s 2018 South African Wine Guide) at the event. “It’s probably the best wine that our estate has ever produced, in probably the best vintage in the Cape ever. Everything is in balance,” says Wynand.

For more information on The Pinotage and Biltong Festival and to buy tickets, click here.

 

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