WINES AVAILABLE IN UK STOCK:

• BRINK FAMILY RANGE
• Chenin Blanc ‘Brink Family’, Pulpit Rock
• Chardonnay ‘Brink Family’, Pulpit Rock
• Pinotage ‘Brink Family’, Pulpit Rock
• Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Brink Family’, Pulpit Rock
  
  
• PULPIT ROCK RANGE
• Chardonnay Reserve, Pulpit Rock
• Merlot Reserve, Pulpit Rock
• Pinotage Reserve, Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock is the latest winery to join the growing band of acclaimed producers in the Riebeek Valley region, one hour north east of Cape Town. Situated in the foothills of the Kasteelberg mountains, the winery takes its name from a craggy outcrop traditionally known as Pulpit Rock which is populated by a vocal group of baboons. Spectacularly situated and well kitted out with the latest technology, this is a special place for making wine.

The Brink Family, who own Pulpit Rock, are large agricultural landholders in both Namibia and South Africa as well as being one of the largest pig breeders in the Cape! They are large vineyard holders too and the ambition to make wine themselves has been burning since the 1900s when old Grandpa Brink was asked to be winemaker at Groot Constantia. Though that never came to pass, Grandpa Brink's son, Ernest decided in 2003 that now was the time to finally begin making wine. With the help of his two sons and the hiring of winemaker Piet Kleinhans, Pulpit Rock was born.

2004 saw the first wines being made at the shiny new winery and they immediately recieved massive critical acclaim and a stash of high profile awards. Utilising the ripe, lush grapes and judicious use of high quality oak, Piet crafts wines of immediate appeal, great texture and no little power.

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		CHENIN BLANC ‘BRINK FAMILY’, PULPIT ROCK Situated in the Swartland region of the Cape where the warmer climate produces rich flavoursome whites and powerful reds. This gorgeously ripe, tangy chenin is crisp yet full with ripe apple and honey character coupled with a lovely creamy finish.
		CHARDONNAY ‘BRINK FAMILY’ PULPIT ROCK Terrifically well balanced white with rounded pear and melon fruit character coupled with subtle hazelnut and creamy characters from short wood maturation. Crisp, yet well rounded and an easy going all rounder for food.
		PINOTAGE ‘BRINK FAMILY’ PULPIT ROCK A robust, full fruited red with lush, brambly fruit, a little spice and bright, juicy character.
		CABERNET SAUVIGNON ‘BRINK FAMILY’ PULPIT ROCK Densely fruited, well structured version of Cab Sauv from the Swartland region of the Cape. Ripe cassis, damson and prune characters give way to hints of spice and charred meat followed by a lovely, warming finish.
		CHARDONNAY RESERVE, PULPIT ROCK If Chablis is Kate Moss then this is Marilyn Monroe! Rich, full bodied, immensely appealing, yet retaining a certain air of mystery. Ripe, honeyed melon and grapefruit character is overlaid with toasty, nutty oak influences to make for a tangy, complex style. Broad but well defined with a memorable finish!
		MERLOT RESERVE, PULPIT ROCK This is a mind blowing red which is just packed with ripe red fruits, creamy, oak laced texture and rich, almost viscous finish. The soft, plummy merlot fruit is complimented by notes of coffee, chocolate and spice all wrapped up in a layer of velvety, supple tannins. Concentrated, well balanced and long
		PINOTAGE RESERVE, PULPIT ROCK Intense, brooding and complex, this is not your run of the mill "drink me drink me" Pinotage. This is altogether more serious! Almost opaque in colour with a nose of ripe dark fruits, mocha, spice and seared meats. The palate is lush, yet taught...supple yet well structured, full of juicy damson and bramble fruit but with complex layers of subtle oak followed by a memorably long finish.

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