Pinotage

As Pinotage turns 100 in 2025. Most celebrations are set for Pinotage Month, however visit our Events and Calendar for What is Happening!

To our Pinotage community, how will you celebrate this distinctly South African varietal? Share your plans to honor a century of Pinotage—from opening a vintage bottle to exploring new blends or visiting wineries. Let’s toast to the legacy of Pinotage and its bright future!

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Get ready to celebrate with us as we raise a glass to 100 years of Pinotage!

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6 585 HA

Total area under Pinotage Vines (2023)

7.21 %

Percentage of total area under Pinotage Vines

5 368 737 L

Total Pinotage Domestic (2023)

13 222 578 L

Pinotage Total Exports (2023)

The Association

We are responsible for developing the quality of Pinotage wines.

This is done by continuously educating members on the viticulture and vinification of Pinotage grapes, and by exchanging ideas on the production and marketing of Pinotage wines. The Association also works to identify problem areas around the growing and production of Pinotage, prioritising the necessary research for improvement.

Pinotage Producers

The Pinotage Association is responsible for maintaining South Africa’s leading role in the production of quality Pinotage wines.

News & Media

Get updates on the Pinotage wine industry, news in the media and announcements about competitions.

Videos

Watch videos of the Winners being announced, our heritage, Pinotage today and the Future.

  • The Future of Pinotage

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  • Pinotage Today

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  • The History of Pinotage

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Upcoming Events

Stoep Tastings

22/05/2025 8:00 am - 24/05/2025 5:00 pm

Pinotage shines in the Karoo with Grand Tastings and intimate masterclasses, bringing bold flavours to charming stoeps and crisp mountain air.

SaSA Sommeliers Culture Day

26/05/2025 8:00 am

Future wine voices gather at L’Avenir to explore Pinotage’s legacy, celebrating culture, skill, and sommelier talent in an inspired youth-focused tasting experience.

Student /University Pinotage Quiz

02/06/2025 8:00 am

A spirited game show-style quiz tests students’ Pinotage knowledge, blending fun, facts, and fierce campus rivalry to celebrate 100 years of heritage.

Events Archive

Paint with Pinotage

17/05/2025 10:00 am

100 Years of Heritage

Host: Susan van der Westhuizen
R450/pp incl. wine tasting & all art supplies.

Bookings are made through, Susan van der Westhuizen – info.susan.creative@gmail.com

Student / University Pinotage Masterclasses

01/05/2025 8:00 am - 31/10/2025 5:00 pm

Hands-on masterclasses empower the next generation, deepening students’ connection to Pinotage through guided tastings, vineyard visits, and discussions across key wine campuses.

Student /University Pinotage Campus Activations

01/05/2025 8:00 am - 31/10/2025 3:00 pm

Dynamic on-campus events bring Pinotage history and flavour directly to students, sparking curiosity and pride through tastings, displays, and interactive education.