Coastal
Radford Dale
Radford Dale Vinum Pinotage
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Details
Variety
Pinotage
Style
Red
Region
Coastal
Appellation
Elgin
Producer
Radford Dale
Country
South Africa
Trade Materials
The Inspiration
This Pinotage is a modern interpretation of South Africa's signature variety, shaped by the Vinum philosophy of purity, freshness and uncomplicated pleasure - giving energy and excitement to the variety. Grapes from Stellenbosch and greater Coastal region bring depth and definition, while the absence of new oak keeps the focus firmly on vineyard character and the grape itself. Radford Dale's first vintage was in 2011.
Dark and red fruit sit alongside subtle earthy notes, supported by bright acidity and carefully handled tannins. The result has substance without heaviness: structured, expressive and fresh, showing Pinotage in a more refined, contemporary light - made to entice the people who have stayed away from the variety in the past, to pleasantly surprise.
That balance is exactly what Vinum is about - minimal intervention, purity of fruit and elegance, with enough character to be distinctive while remaining effortlessly drinkable. In line with Radford Dale's increasing focus on sustainable business practices, all the Vinum wines are bottled in eco-friendly, lightweight glass (396 g) with recyclable screw caps.
About Radford Dale
All About Individuality
"All About Individuality" defines Radford Dale. Founder Alex Dale arrived in South Africa from Burgundy in 1994, bringing a deep understanding of French wine tradition, but an equally strong belief in South Africa's ability to forge its own identity in the new South Africa. Since co-founding Radford Dale in 1998, that balance of classical expertise, independent thinking and distinctly South African expression has shaped the wines to become a benchmark of its own.
People are at the core of Radford Dale with a strong female team, international expertise and impactful upliftment in the communities they work in. Winemaker Petroné Thomas leads a talented cellar team, working with a light touch and a holistic philosophy that connects vineyard, cellar, people and place. Organic and regenerative farming, minimal-intervention winemaking and a willingness to challenge convention result in wines defined by freshness, elegance and individuality.
Being a co-founder of the Certified Organic Wines of South Africa, sustainability has an encompassed meaning for them that runs much deeper than just farming. Radford Dale's Sustainability Charter encompasses environmental responsibility, ethical employment and traceable social impact such as the Land of Hope Education Trust which directs 50% of profit from its namesake range towards education for employees and their dependants.
Their wines are proudly site-driven, unmanipulated and balanced - because they believe that South African wines should reflect their natural environment, vintage and distinct terroirs. Made using natural yeast fermentations, low or no adjustments, minimal usage of new oak resulting in restrained alcohols and healthy natural acidities, both hallmarks of elegant and refreshing wines, with balance the ultimate purpose.
From their long-standing focus on Chenin Blanc to exploring Gamay's impressive potential in Stellenbosch and Elgin, Radford Dale continues to push South African wine forward with passion, contagious energy and undeniable South African spirit.
