A selection of different Pinotage blocks throughout the Durbanville wine valley was selected for the Durbanville Hills Pinotage, demonstrating the rich diversity in the landscape of the area. The grapes were picked by hand during mid-February and mid-March, and great care was taken to ensure that the pips and skins were fully ripe. The making of Durbanville Hills Pinotage is approached with the greatest care, gently handling the grapes with the utmost tenderness. This wine was oak matured for 12 months using predominantly French oak, utilising a small percentage of new oak together with older wood as well as wood alternatives. This is done to prevent over wooding and by doing so preserving the elegance of our cool climate fruit.