South Africa’ s Own: Pinotage
Every country has a grape to call its own. Argentina has Malbec; Australia has Shiraz; Italy has Sangiovese; and South Africa— well it has Pinotage. A cross of two French grapes— Pinot Noir and Cinsault( called Hermitage in Rhône)— it was created to blend the luxurious qualities of Pinot Noir with the heartiness of Cinsault. The result is polarizing, to say the least. Pinotage is a love-it-or-hate-it grape; many of the first Pinotages to arrive in our market were bitter and tasting of band-aid. Winemakers have learned how to harness Pinotage, however, and a wide range of styles and qualities are available. It is also used quite often in“ Cape Blends,” where it makes up 30 – 70 per cent of the blend. Our favourites:
Bon Cap 2010 The Ruins Pinotage WO Robertson, South Africa – $ 14.99 Juicy blueberry fruit and chunky tannins, with a medium finish that is clean and warming. Try it with roasted pork loin with a berry glaze.
Photo by Mike Muirhead
Post House 2009 Blueish Black WO Stellenbosch, South Africa – $ 20.99 This Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot blend is deep in colour and bursting with mullberries, currants, pepper and spice, with enough tannins to hold up to your next roast.
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