Bodewell
Swartland, South Africa
Uncover a unique regional treasure from the soils of South Africa
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Bodewell
Pinotage
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking Coffee Pinotage originated in South Africa. To achieve this beloved regional style, winemakers age the wine in heavily charred or “toasted” oak barrels after fermentation. As it ages, the barrels impart inviting coffee or chocolate-like characteristics to the wine while smoothing textures. The result is a wine that combines the fruit-driven attributes of Pinotage with the robust, toasty flavors associated with coffee.
Vintage Swartland’s 2020 vintage was a love story between vineyard and environment. Late winter rainfall hydrated the region’s ancient shale and granite-based soils, setting them up for summer. During summer, vineyards enjoyed long sun-kissed days undisturbed by storms. This yielded a bountiful harvest, with larger yields than the previous year and wines that embo ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodewell
Pinotage
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking Coffee Pinotage originated in South Africa. To achieve this beloved regional style, winemakers age the wine in heavily charred or “toasted” oak barrels after fermentation. As it ages, the barrels impart inviting coffee or chocolate-like characteristics to the wine while smoothing textures. The result is a wine that combines the fruit-driven attributes of Pinotage with the robust, toasty flavors associated with coffee.
Vintage Swartland’s 2020 vintage was a love story between vineyard and environment. Late winter rainfall hydrated the region’s ancient shale and granite-based soils, setting them up for summer. During summer, vineyards enjoyed long sun-kissed days undisturbed by storms. This yielded a bountiful harvest, with larger yields than the previous year and wines that embo ...
WINE REGION:
Swartland
Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.
WINE REGION
Swartland
Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
BBQ Baked Potato, Smoked Brisket, Grilled Lamb
Pairs well with…
BBQ Baked Potato, Smoked Brisket, Grilled Lamb
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
BBQ Baked Potato, Smoked Brisket, Grilled Lamb
Pairs well with…
BBQ Baked Potato, Smoked Brisket, Grilled Lamb
TASTING NOTES:
Coffee
Oak
Mulberry
Uncover a unique regional treasure from the soils of South Africa. This heritage wine captivates the senses with toasty aromas of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and caramel. Its palate is full-bodied and smooth with ripe blackberry, mulberry, boysenberry, and a toasty, mocha-like finish.
TASTING NOTES
Coffee
Oak
Mulberry
Uncover a unique regional treasure from the soils of South Africa. This heritage wine captivates the senses with toasty aromas of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and caramel. Its palate is full-bodied and smooth with ripe blackberry, mulberry, boysenberry, and a toasty, mocha-like finish.
AWARDS:
Bodewell
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2024 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2024 Las Vegas Global Wine Awards
AWARDS
Bodewell
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2024 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2024 Las Vegas Global Wine Awards
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Bodewell
— bode well : to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable: to be a sign of good things to come. Bodewell honors Firstleaf's official charity partner, Wine to Water, an international non-profit organization committed to building a holistic, community-based model by supporting the life and dignity of all through the power of clean water. This collection celebrates our connection to one another and the land with distinctive wines from small producers, unique terroirs and single appellations worldwide.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Bodewell
— bode well : to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable: to be a sign of good things to come. Bodewell honors Firstleaf's official charity partner, Wine to Water, an international non-profit organization committed to building a holistic, community-based model by supporting the life and dignity of all through the power of clean water. This collection celebrates our connection to one another and the land with distinctive wines from small producers, unique terroirs and single appellations worldwide.