Scali Sirkel

Paardeberg Pinotage

8.718 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
Paarl, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Pierre Costa

Just ok

Just ok

Sep 27th, 2018
Cyrus Limón

Different than any Pinotage I've ever had. Fresh and savory. Strange and delicious at once.

Different than any Pinotage I've ever had. Fresh and savory. Strange and delicious at once.

1 person found it helpfulJul 8th, 2016
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

8.7

Best Pinotage yet. Fresh, earthen, racy, only hints of ashy bandaid funk

Best Pinotage yet. Fresh, earthen, racy, only hints of ashy bandaid funk

Aug 5th, 2016
Katy Jossy Simanski

Cherry cola and road construction. Smokey finish.

Cherry cola and road construction. Smokey finish.

Apr 12th, 2015
Frank Pagliaro

Owner Frank's Wine

8.7

2013 vintage... Super modern style with zero typical south African funk. Drinks more like a lean and racy Grenache from Australia. Touch up Earth and stony characteristic with tons of bright cherry fruit and cocoa.

2013 vintage... Super modern style with zero typical south African funk. Drinks more like a lean and racy Grenache from Australia. Touch up Earth and stony characteristic with tons of bright cherry fruit and cocoa.

Apr 1st, 2015
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Yes we did crack all of last months #thetcwineclub bottles in the one night! Jeeze my parents drink like fish 🤣
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I even made South African Bunny Chow to go with the wines. Aka soak it all up I think 😜
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This Scali 2016 ‘Sirkel’ Pinotage comes from Paarl in South Africa 🇿🇦. See my last tasting note for more info on the Pinotage grape variety 🍇
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Scali believe in a zero chemical-intervention approach to winemaking and as such are a certified organic winery.
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I really enjoyed this one from its ruby red colour in the glass to its smoky leg ham and cherry 🍒 nose. Those cherries then mingled with flavours of raspberries and earthy olives and pepper in my mouth. Yumo! The Wine Gallery suggest to match this with Bobotie, another South African dish I am eager to try.
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample
#tcweekdaywine

Yes we did crack all of last months #thetcwineclub bottles in the one night! Jeeze my parents drink like fish 🤣
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I even made South African Bunny Chow to go with the wines. Aka soak it all up I think 😜
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This Scali 2016 ‘Sirkel’ Pinotage comes from Paarl in South Africa 🇿🇦. See my last tasting note for more info on the Pinotage grape variety 🍇
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Scali believe in a zero chemical-intervention approach to winemaking and as such are a certified organic winery.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I really enjoyed this one from its ruby red colour in the glass to its smoky leg ham and cherry 🍒 nose. Those cherries then mingled with flavours of raspberries and earthy olives and pepper in my mouth. Yumo! The Wine Gallery suggest to match this with Bobotie, another South African dish I am eager to try.
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All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #winesample
#tcweekdaywine

Sep 14th, 2018
Austen Ito

Cherry cola, red fruits, some funk and game. Medium body acid and finish. Nice sipper!

Cherry cola, red fruits, some funk and game. Medium body acid and finish. Nice sipper!

Dec 3rd, 2017
Kirsten Christiansen

Very nice NZ red. More dry than sweet but with a nice moderate dark red fruit taste. Easy sipper.

Very nice NZ red. More dry than sweet but with a nice moderate dark red fruit taste. Easy sipper.

May 28th, 2017
Harri Sharman

This wine is like drinking pulverised cherries and pencil eraser debris through a new snorkel

This wine is like drinking pulverised cherries and pencil eraser debris through a new snorkel

Aug 10th, 2016
David Boileau

Unusual pinotage. Nice fruit in Beaujolais style.

Unusual pinotage. Nice fruit in Beaujolais style.

Apr 3rd, 2016