False Bay
Pinotage
Western Cape, South Africa
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Light, supple red. Awful nose, like a skunk or garbage almost. More pleasing on palate with some rich fruit and silky tannins.
Light, supple red. Awful nose, like a skunk or garbage almost. More pleasing on palate with some rich fruit and silky tannins.
1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2014Very savory aroma (almost like chives or sour cream and onion chips); deep ruby color; light body; fruit forward flavor; very different
Very savory aroma (almost like chives or sour cream and onion chips); deep ruby color; light body; fruit forward flavor; very different
Apr 26th, 2015Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
not usually one for pinotage, but this is balanced, interesting and restrained. all for a great price too.
not usually one for pinotage, but this is balanced, interesting and restrained. all for a great price too.
Nov 30th, 2014Goes well with Sister catch ups (definitely). Goes well with tapas (probably).
Smooth and oaky, enjoyed it.
Goes well with Sister catch ups (definitely). Goes well with tapas (probably).
Smooth and oaky, enjoyed it.
Perfectly pleasant and drinkable, if unmemorable. Smooth and mild, not great nose but nice finish.
Perfectly pleasant and drinkable, if unmemorable. Smooth and mild, not great nose but nice finish.
Aug 21st, 2017A bit "funky" on the nose. Much better on the pallet. Dark cherry with some chocolate notes. Smooth and balanced tannins. Acceptable weeknight option.
A bit "funky" on the nose. Much better on the pallet. Dark cherry with some chocolate notes. Smooth and balanced tannins. Acceptable weeknight option.
Feb 16th, 2017Liked it - easy wine with a first taste of berry, raspberry? Had it with bread, salami and sicilien olive oil.
Liked it - easy wine with a first taste of berry, raspberry? Had it with bread, salami and sicilien olive oil.
Jan 12th, 2016Had this with a fantastic steak, and it made a wonderful pair. #pinotage #southafrica #red
Had this with a fantastic steak, and it made a wonderful pair. #pinotage #southafrica #red
Sep 25th, 2015