Paradoks is a red produced by Le Sueur Wines in Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa. Made from Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Western Cape
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Cinsault
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Paradoks is Louis Le Sueur's half-and-half blend of Cinsault and Pinot Noir, the two parents of Pinotage, bottled together rather than crossed. The Cinsault comes from old vines planted in 1966 at Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo and the Pinot Noir from the cool Outeniqua area, both fermented naturally after a few days on the skins. Pomegranate-red, with red cherry, strawberry and rose petal over a little earthy spice: light, fresh and charming, made for its first few years.
Serving: Serve at 13–15 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Western Cape, South Africa
Western Cape is the broad South African province that contains almost all of the country's vineyards, sweeping inland and along the coast from Cape Town.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
Cinsault
Cinsault is a red grape long grown in France's Languedoc, valued for its soft, fruity charm and its role in blends and rosés across the Mediterranean.
More wines
More red wines from Western Cape
- Master of None — BLANKbottle, Western Cape
- Peter Max Pinot Noir — Crystallum Wines, Western Cape
- Thief in the Night Red Blend — Savage, Western Cape
- Angel's Reserve Shiraz — Carmen Stevens, Western Cape
Frequently asked questions
Where is Paradoks from?
Paradoks is produced by Le Sueur Wines in Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa.
What grapes are in Paradoks?
Paradoks is a blend of Pinot Noir and Cinsault.