Pinotage is an internationally successful and uniquely South African grape variety. South African Pinotage makers produce a product of superior quality, making Pinotage the trump card of the South African wine industry.
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2025 Absa Vintage Pinotage Award of Excellence: Honouring the aging potential of Pinotage
The Pinotage Association, in partnership with Absa, has announced the results of the 2025 Absa Vintage Pinotage Award of Excellence.
Pinotage Association
Thursday, 11 September, 2025
Centenary of Pinotage celebrated with gold medallion struck by Madame May de Lencquesaing
An unforgettable moment unites heritage, wine, and history as a centenarian vintner honours a centenary cultivar.
Monday, 2 June, 2025
Pinotage Association
Pinotage unbound: A new era of diversity for South Africa’s signature grape
In 2025, South Africa marks a momentous milestone: the centenary of Pinotage.
Monday, 19 May, 2025
Pinotage Association
Pinotage strikes red gold: Centenary medallions minted at The Cape Mint
The first Pinotage Centenary Medallion was struck on 30 April at The Cape Mint, launching a year-long campaign to mark 100 years of Pinotage.
Tuesday, 6 May, 2025
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Thu 9 Oct 25
Pinotage 100: A Celebration of Legacy and the Future
Join us from 9 to 12 October 2025 at Meerendal Wine Estate as we commemorate 100 years of Pinotage with an unforgettable four-day celebration.
Pinotage Association
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Monday, 5 May, 2025
Pinotage Strikes Red Gold: Centenary Medallions Minted at The Cape Mint
Tuesday, 18 February, 2025
STIAS Pinotage Harvest 2025
Monday, 30 September, 2024
Absa Perold Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé Awards 2024
Friday, 30 August, 2024
Absa Top 10 Pinotage 2024 Awards Ceremony
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Monday, 11 December, 2023
Absa and the Pinotage Association – Cultivating Excellence
Friday, 29 September, 2023
Perold Absa Cape Blend Winners 2023
Monday, 25 September, 2023
Absa Vintage Pinotage Excellence Awards 2023
Friday, 7 October, 2022
Future - Absa Top 10 Pinotage
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