One Can. One moment. Endless Pinotage character
When a South African legend meets an Italian diva, magic happens. Boland Cellar, one of South Africa’s oldest wine producers, has released Expresso Pinotage: a stylish, single-serve coffee-style Pinotage that is sophisticated enough for a rooftop sundowner and relaxed enough for a Tuesday evening winding down with your favourite artist on repeat after a good day’s work. It brings together the bold soul of Pinotage and the irresistible allure of espresso flavour, packaged in a can to suit the life you’re living.
The unique wine
Pinotage is no ordinary grape. Born and bred on South African soil, it is the country’s signature cultivar – bold, expressive, and thoroughly unique. Expresso Pinotage takes that legend and adds an unexpected partner: the deep, roasted character of coffee-style winemaking, achieved through heavily toasted French oak ageing rather than any additives. The result is 100% wine, and 100% extraordinary.
The grapes are sourced from deep shale-soil vineyards in the Paardeberg region near Paarl in the Western Cape, where a longer hang-time on the vine produces rich, ripe, concentrated fruit. After a two-day cold soak to deepen flavour extraction, a slow and cool fermentation follows before the wine is transferred to heavily toasted oak barrels, where it develops its signature character.
In the glass – or rather, straight from the can – Expresso Pinotage delivers layers of dark prune, plum, and ripe blueberry, with a prominent finish reminiscent of Mocha Java ground coffee. Deep, smooth, and confident. The kind of wine that makes you pause mid-sip and appreciate it.
The name – Expresso – is a cheeky nod to South Africa’s famed linguistic liberties. After all, putting our own spin on the English language and our quick wit are something of a national sport. We’re a nation that says “now now” when we mean soon, “just now” when we mean eventually, and “aweh” when we mean… well, everything. It is a name that is, much like the wine itself, boldly, unapologetically South African.
One can. Countless ways to enjoy it.
Expresso Pinotage is extraordinarily good company at the table. Its deep fruit, luscious tannins, and coffee-inflected finish make it a natural alongside flavourful meats – those ribs your friends always beg you to make when they come around for a braai will never taste better. It is equally at home with a rich ragù-style pasta, a slow-roasted pork belly, or seared duck breast. Venison, intensely flavoured dishes, your favourite pizza – it handles them all with ease.
For a more relaxed occasion, build a generous cheese board: aged cheddars, a smoky gouda, something creamy and indulgent. Add some dark chocolate on the side, open a can, and the conversation will take care of itself.
Where will you drink yours?
Sophisticated, with a playful twist, Expresso Pinotage is great company, wherever your day takes you. Enjoy a can on your balcony with friends as the sun drops below the skyline and the city lights begin to twinkle, or tuck one into your bag for an impromptu dinner with the girls. The kind of meetup that needs no planning, just great company and something delicious in hand.
This easy-drinking wine’s versatility means it is equally at home on an out-of-town adventure as it is in the city. Pop a couple of cans into your cooler box for a glamping weekend with friends: fairy lights, a fire, and a view that makes you feel lucky to call South Africa home. Expresso Pinotage travels beautifully, in a can that does not break, does not need a corkscrew, and does not require a glass if you are feeling cheeky.
And as much as this red loves company, it’s just as easy to enjoy solo during a quiet evening alone on the couch, a can of Expresso Pinotage on your side table, your lap top open, and a list of life admin to take care of…
One perfect moment
The single-serve format is more than just convenient – it makes perfect sense. It means you are always pouring exactly the right amount. You can still unwind, still enjoy something truly excellent, without committing to a full bottle, or having to explain to yourself how that second glass “just happened’. It is balanced indulgence – intentional drinking for intentional people.
Boland Cellars makes wines for real life – and real lives are varied, fast-moving, and worth celebrating. Expresso Pinotage is the latest expression of that philosophy. Open a can, and taste the magic.
PS: Once you’ve enjoyed your Expresso Pinotage, please recycle your can. The planet, like a good Pinotage, deserves to be looked after.
Availability
Expresso Pinotage is available at https://www.port2port.wine/wines/boland-cellar/expresso-pinotage
RSP: R34.99 per 250ml can
