Situated in the foothills of Stellenbosch's iconic
Simonsberg Mountain, Warwick's terroir offers the perfect confluence of
elements to grow grapes of consistently outstanding quality. In the cellar,
careful vinification yields fine wines with true varietal character and honest
expression of their origin. We deeply cherish what nature has provided, and are
committed to protecting and nurturing our land for generations to come, we
dedicate our time and passion to ensuring quality in every facet of our craft. Each
wine in the collection tells a small part of the Warwick story.
The First Lady Pinotage is a light and lively number that
isn’t shy of a bit of spice. In that sense, it’s not unlike their legendary
First Lady, Normal Ratcliffe, who became the first woman to serve as
Chairperson for the prestigious Cape Winemakers’ Guild. Her legend lives on in
this range.
The Warwick harvest team pick their Pinotage fairly ripe,
giving lashings of rich black cherries and ripe strawberry elements, as well as
those tell-tale cured meat aromas that Pinotage delivers. The grapes spend as
long as two weeks on skins, lending the wine a spectacular crimson colour, as
well some powdery tannins. The wine goes through malolactic conversion, adding
a velvety texture, and hints of milk chocolate. Finally, all components aee aged
in oak, adding a silky finish with hints of spice.
