Scions of Sinai Féniks Pinotage 2024

Féniks Pinotage 2024 is a striking, modern interpretation of Pinotage from Scions of Sinai, the highly regarded project led by Bernhard Bredell. Sourced from old bush vines rooted in decomposed granite soils in the Lower Helderberg, this wine redefines Pinotage through purity, finesse and site expression.

Named Féniks (the phoenix), this wine symbolises rebirth — showcasing Pinotage not as a heavy, extracted variety, but as one of elegance, restraint and age-worthy structure. It is produced with minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard and vintage to speak clearly.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright ruby with translucent crimson edges.

Nose: Pure and expressive. Red cherry, wild strawberry and pomegranate lead, followed by subtle notes of rooibos tea, dried herbs, graphite and gentle earthiness. A light floral lift adds elegance and complexity.

Palate: Medium-bodied and finely textured. Fresh red fruit dominates — cherry, cranberry and raspberry — supported by vibrant acidity and beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Savoury notes of spice, iron-rich minerality and gentle oak provide structure without overpowering the fruit.

Finish
Long, precise and lifted, with lingering red fruit, savoury spice and a distinct mineral freshness that invites another sip.

Technical Details

• Producer: Scions of Sinai

• Region: Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa

• Wine Style: Dry red wine

• Grape Variety: Pinotage

• Vintage: 2024

• Vineyards: Old bush vines on decomposed granite soils

• Vinification: Natural fermentation, minimal intervention

• Maturation: Older French oak barrels (neutral influence)

• Alcohol: ±13% ABV

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Cellaring Potential: 8–15 years

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C