Boutinot South Africa is driven by their passion for discovery and desire to capture the real essence of South Africa in every bottle. It was the simple love of Loire Chenin Blanc that first led them to South Africa in 1994. Since then they have been exploring the country's amazing vineyards to make fabulous wines from specific sites and plots that scream location, location, terroir. The key is knowing the characteristics of each plot, understanding the benefits each cultivar can bring, breaking rules and pushing boundaries. They use a combination of knowledge, a love of nature and science to create versatile, expressive and food-friendly wines from a country that has been making wine for 360 years.

The Vineyards for the Malbec from the Swartland's granite rich alluvial soils. These vineyards produce low yields and small concentrated berries.

Hand picked and naturally fermented in stainless steel tanks. 30% whole bunch, 70% whole berry fermented to add to complexity and tannin structure. Pump overs done once daily during fermentation. With fermentation done, wine is pressed and returned to tank for Malolactic fermentation. 15% will undergo Malo in older 300 litre barrels.

A versatile style which goes well with a variety of food such as vegetable lasagne, pizzas or pasta.