The Pledge
The Pledge is a wine brand with wines from South Africa and Argentina. Each bottle bears a name that begins with "Our": Our Lekker Pinotage, Our Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Our 1000 Malbec. From fresh sauvignon blanc to a powerful pinotage made from dried grapes. Here you can read which wines are available, what they taste like and what to eat with them.
The Pledge and the regions behind it
The Pledge wines come from two countries and feature a few well-known grapes. We have a dedicated page about them.
South African wine
An overview of South Africa's wine regions and grapes, with pinotage and chenin blanc as the best known.
About South African wine →
Stellenbosch
Where Our Stellie and Our Blush come from, and why the red wines here are so good.
About Stellenbosch →
Mendoza
The wine region at the foot of the Andes, where The Pledge's malbecs come from.
About Mendoza →
Chenin Blanc
Nowhere is there more chenin blanc than in South Africa. Read about the grape's flavour and what old vines do.
About chenin blanc →Each wine has its own promise
The Pledge means "the promise". The brand brings wines from South Africa and Argentina together under one name, with a striking label and names that all begin with "Our". The name immediately tells you something about the wine: Our Stellie comes from Stellenbosch, Our Darling comes from the Darling area on the west coast, Our Barrels has been aged in wooden barrels and Our Old Vines comes from old grapevines.
Most of the wines come from South Africa: from Stellenbosch, the Coastal Region and the wider Western Cape. There, The Pledge makes sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, a blush and an orange wine made from viognier. Pinotage is also part of the range, the red grape developed in South Africa in the 1920s from pinot noir and cinsault. The two malbecs come from Mendoza in Argentina.
Our Passion stands out: a pinotage made from dried grapes, in the same way as an Italian amarone. This is called appassimento. The wine has 16.5% alcohol and some residual sweetness. With the malbecs, the number tells you something about the vineyard: Our 1000 comes from vineyards at least 1,000 metres above sea level, while Our 100 comes from vines that are at least 100 years old.
In brief
Eleven wines, from Our Blush to Our Passion
At the top, the white, rosé and orange wines, followed by the reds from South Africa and the Malbecs from Argentina. Gall & Gall sells them all in 75 cl bottles.
Our Origin Sauvignon Blanc
Refreshing and fresh, with gooseberry, lemon and green apple. The cool ocean breeze keeps the wine lively.
Our Darling Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and vibrant, with tropical fruit such as kiwi and melon and a hint of lemongrass.
Our Old Vines Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from old vines, resulting in extra concentration. Melon, apple and honey, with firm acidity.
Our Barrels Chardonnay
Rich and full-bodied, with vanilla from the oak barrels alongside melon and lime.
The Pledge Orange Wine
White Viognier made like a red wine with the skins left in. Dried apricot, orange peel and light tannins.
Our Blush Rosé
Pale pink, made from Shiraz with the white grape Clairette. Fresh and lively, with strawberry and raspberry.
Our Lekker Pinotage
One hundred percent Pinotage from the Western Cape. Friendly tannins, red fruit, spices and vanilla.
Our Passion Appassimento
South Africa's amarone. Powerful, with raisins, mocha and vanilla, plus a touch of residual sweetness.
Our Stellie Cabernet Sauvignon
Powerful Cabernet Sauvignon with firm, silky tannins. Cassis, bay leaf and vanilla.
Our 1000 Malbec
Malbec from vineyards at least 1,000 metres above sea level. Black cherries, pomegranate and vanilla.
Our 100 Malbec
From vines at least 100 years old. Powerful and concentrated, with blackberries, spices and leather.
From pinotage to chenin blanc: read everything about the wines and regions of South Africa on our page about South African wine.
Sunny fruit and a fresh side
Fresh and fruity
The sauvignons are fresh and aromatic, with gooseberry and tropical fruit. Chenin blanc has melon and honey, while the chardonnay has vanilla. The blush is light, with strawberry and raspberry.
Ripe and spicy
Our Lekker Pinotage is soft with red fruit. Our Stellie and the malbecs are more powerful, with cassis, black cherries and spices. Our Passion is full-bodied and slightly sweet, with raisins and mocha.
Full-bodied and dry
The Orange Wine smells of apricot and orange peel and has light tannins, a little like a red wine. This makes it a good match for strongly flavoured food.
Average flavour profile of The Pledge. The sauvignons score higher on freshness and lower on power, while Our Passion scores higher on sweetness and power.
How to serve The Pledge
White, rosé and orange wine chilled, red just below room temperature. Take a little extra time with the powerful red wines.
White, rosé and orange served chilled
Serve the sauvignons, chenin blanc and blush at 8 to 10 degrees. Our Barrels Chardonnay and the Orange Wine can be served slightly warmer, around 10 to 12 degrees, so you can taste the oak and skins properly.
More about wine temperature →Red at 16 to 18 degrees
Serve Our Lekker Pinotage at around 16 degrees. Our Stellie, the malbecs and Our Passion can be served closer to 18 degrees. If the bottle is in a warm room, put it in the fridge for fifteen minutes.
More about wine temperature →Letting powerful wine breathe
Our Stellie, Our 100 Malbec and Our Passion become softer when they get half an hour of air. Pour them into a decanter or open the bottle well before eating. Our Passion is also delicious in a small glass after dinner.
Decanters →The Pledge at the table
With white, rosé, orange and red wine, you have a suitable bottle for almost every dish. A few combinations that work.
Fresh and Asian
With green salads, goat's cheese, shellfish, sushi or dishes with coriander. Chenin blanc also pairs well with satay and spicy dishes.
Creamy and spicy
Our Barrels with smoked salmon, grilled chicken or a mushroom quiche. The Orange Wine with curry, kimchi, octopus or roasted aubergine with miso.
Meat and Thai
Our Lekker Pinotage with red meat, game or poultry. Our Blush with Thai dishes and light summer snacks.
From the grill
With a thick steak, lamb, chorizo or stews with cloves and cinnamon. Our Passion pairs well with game or as a wine to enjoy slowly.
The right glass for The Pledge
Pour the red wines into a large red wine glass, and the full-bodied cabernet and malbec into a tall Bordeaux glass. For white, rosé and orange wines, choose a smaller wine glass or an all-rounder.
Everything else you wanted to know about The Pledge
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