Story
Lievland, meaning Loveland in Afrikaans, is a historic farm in Paarl defined by warmth and quiet charm. One of its most beloved stories tells of two horses that adopted a baby springbok, an unlikely bond observed in the paddocks. This tender scene became the inspiration for the Lievland wine labels, a symbol of gentle coexistence and love at the heart of the estate.
Tasting Notes
Pale ruby in colour, this remarkably light-style Pinotage shows aromas of red cherry and vanilla. The palate is delicate and light-bodied, with fresh acidity and a pronounced mineral edge from high-minerality soils. Paired with Mozart’s “Deh, vieni, non tardar” from Le nozze di Figaro, the wine mirrors the aria’s intimacy and restraint, favouring finesse over power.
Winemaker’s Note
Bush-vine Pinotage grapes were harvested in the cool morning hours of February. After two days of cold maceration with gentle daily stirrings, the wine was matured for 13 months in French oak, 15% new, with the remainder in older barrels to preserve freshness and delicacy.
Food Pairing
Ideal with carpaccio, mushroom mousse, or delicate, soft cheeses that complement the wine’s light body and mineral precision.
Story
Lievland, meaning Loveland in Afrikaans, is a historic farm in Paarl defined by warmth and quiet charm. One of its most beloved stories tells of two horses that adopted a baby springbok, an unlikely bond observed in the paddocks. This tender scene became the inspiration for the Lievland wine labels, a symbol of gentle coexistence and love at the heart of the estate.
Tasting Notes
Pale ruby in colour, this remarkably light-style Pinotage shows aromas of red cherry and vanilla. The palate is delicate and light-bodied, with fresh acidity and a pronounced mineral edge from high-minerality soils. Paired with Mozart’s “Deh, vieni, non tardar” from Le nozze di Figaro, the wine mirrors the aria’s intimacy and restraint, favouring finesse over power.
Winemaker’s Note
Bush-vine Pinotage grapes were harvested in the cool morning hours of February. After two days of cold maceration with gentle daily stirrings, the wine was matured for 13 months in French oak, 15% new, with the remainder in older barrels to preserve freshness and delicacy.
Food Pairing
Ideal with carpaccio, mushroom mousse, or delicate, soft cheeses that complement the wine’s light body and mineral precision.
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