{"product_id":"man-vintners-pinotage","title":"MAN Vintners Pinotage","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinotage is polarizing — this one does so in a pleasant way. MAN Vintners demonstrates with this wine what the South African flagship rebel variety is capable of when it isn\u0026#39;t pushed beyond its limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMAN Vintners\u003c\/strong\u003e is a joint venture of three winegrowers from the Bottelary Hills region of Stellenbosch. The name stands for \u003cem\u003eMehrens, Albertyn, and Naudé\u003c\/em\u003e —three farming families who have combined their vineyards to produce approachable, well-made wines. The focus is on fruit and easy drinking without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a deep, dark ruby ​​red. The nose offers blackberry, plum, and a hint of smoked herbs—typical of Pinotage, but without the rustic, rubbery notes that sometimes accompany the variety. On the palate, velvety tannins, moderate acidity, and a finish of mild vanilla and dark chocolate. The 13% Shiraz content lends the wine roundness and a touch of pepperiness in the finish. 30% of the wine matured for twelve months in American and French oak barrels (25% new)—this explains the subtle oak notes, without dominating the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 16–18 °C. Pairs well with grilled lamb chops, beef burgers with cheddar, or a hearty bean stew. Drink now until 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAN Vintners","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52695075160400,"sku":"V08506","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":53093148393808,"sku":"V08506-2025","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/VinoSCOUT_V08506.webp?v=1771238509","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/man-vintners-pinotage","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}