Most will know Simonsig as the pioneers of South Africa’s first Cap Classique in 1971, but Pinotage has always been at the heart of our story.
In 2025, along with the centenary, we celebrate 55 years since releasing our first Pinotage in 1970.
To mark this milestone, second-generation Johan Malan sat down with his son, third-generation winemaker and current cellarmaster, Michael Malan, to reflect on the family’s journey with this uniquely South African grape.