This is a well made example of a pretty funky grape. You can perceive its parentage in the glass with a bright medium ruby color and high acidity inherited from Pinot Noir and then smell the earth aromas of the cinsault with which the pinot was crossed. The resultant pinotage adds a medicinal and gamey note that isn't necessarily unpleasant, just a bit awkward. This wine is a good evocation of pinotage, so if you like the grape this is a good value
This is a well made example of a pretty funky grape. You can perceive its parentage in the glass with a bright medium ruby color and high acidity inherited from Pinot Noir and then smell the earth aromas of the cinsault with which the pinot was crossed. The resultant pinotage adds a medicinal and gamey note that isn't necessarily unpleasant, just a bit awkward. This wine is a good evocation of pinotage, so if you like the grape this is a good value
Aug 5th, 2018
My wine seller said this is a very devisive wine. The haters say it's like licking asphalt. I get that urban grime earthy, but also mellow fruit.
My wine seller said this is a very devisive wine. The haters say it's like licking asphalt. I get that urban grime earthy, but also mellow fruit.
Mar 17th, 2019
Fairly smooth, nice fruit, could use a little time to soften the edges.,,
Fairly smooth, nice fruit, could use a little time to soften the edges.,,
Aug 5th, 2016
2012 vintage. Showing some aged hints on the nose. Really smooth, with a slight harshness on the mouth.
2012 vintage. Showing some aged hints on the nose. Really smooth, with a slight harshness on the mouth.
Mar 5th, 2016
Robertson, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa
