2025 Aslina Ndubs Red Blend, Western Cape, South Africa

Some evenings call for a good meal, familiar company, and a wine that doesn’t need an introduction. The 2025 Aslina Ndubs Red Blend brings cherries, earthy character, and hints of black pepper together with a ripe, plummy finish. Crafted by Black woman winemaker Ntsiki Biyela, this fruit-driven South African red is made for unwinding and sharing stories around the table.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

A blend of 91% Pinotage and 9% Shiraz, Ndubs Red offers cherry fruit layered with earthiness and subtle black pepper. A ripe plum finish rounds out its approachable, easy-drinking character.

The grapes were hand-picked at optimum ripeness in early March 2025. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and bottled in June 2025.

Vintage: 2025.
Grapes: 91% Pinotage, 9% Shiraz.
Region: Western Cape, South Africa.
Alcohol: 13% ABV.
Bottle size: 750 mL.

Food Pairing

Try it with grilled burgers, mushroom flatbread, roasted eggplant, or sausage and lentils. These suggested pairings complement its cherry and plum fruit, earthy character, and peppery accents. For a relaxed evening, serve it alongside pizza and let dinner stay simple.

Occasion

Reach for Ndubs Red for a weeknight dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a cozy evening at home. It’s also a thoughtful host gift for someone who enjoys discovering approachable red blends beyond the familiar Cabernet and Merlot.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Aslina is a Black-owned, woman-owned wine brand founded by Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first Black female winemaker. Originally from rural KwaZulu-Natal, Ntsiki received a scholarship to study winemaking at Stellenbosch University before building her career in South African wine.

Named after her grandmother, Aslina reflects her personal heritage and the strength, wisdom, and warmth passed down through generations. The Ndubs range draws on childhood memories and the comfort of family, bringing that spirit to fruit-driven wines made for everyday moments.

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