Experience a refreshing reimagining of South Africa’s native grape with the Scions of Sinai Atlantikas Pinotage 2023 750ml. Winemaker Bernhard Bredell sources this fruit from dry-farmed bush vines located just kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. You will find that Scions of Sinai Atlantikas Pinotage 2023 delivers a vibrant, “smashable” style that prioritizes purity over heavy extraction. This maritime-inflected red serves as the perfect introduction to the modern, low-intervention movement in the Lower Helderberg region.
The wine displays a luminous ruby color and an expressive aromatic profile of wild strawberries and crushed violets. You will enjoy a light-bodied palate bursting with zesty red cherries, pomegranate, and a distinct flinty minerality. A refreshing acidity and soft, grainy tannins provide a clean structure that keeps the finish lively and long. The winemaking team avoids any oak influence to allow the coastal terroir and primary fruit to shine. You can serve this wine slightly chilled to enhance its energetic character during a casual lunch or a pizza night.
Scions of Sinai Atlantikas Pinotage 2023 holds high praise from global critics for its exceptional value and unique style. Wine Enthusiast recently awarded this vintage a 91-point rating and ranked it #75 in their Top 100 Best Buys of 2025. Tim Atkin MW frequently lauds Bredell’s work, often scoring the Atlantikas range in the 90 to 92-point bracket. Local expert Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za also celebrates the wine for its “sexy” aromatics and poised, energetic palate. These accolades confirm its status as a must-try for those seeking a fresher, more elegant expression of Pinotage.
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