Wines of the Day: The misunderstood Pinotage

The varietal is misunderstood often (Doesn’t that sound familiar?) but glad to say, Aussies and even Californians are starting to produce Pinotage.

The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.

2011 Tormentoso Bush Vine Pinotage

Tasting Notes

Mid vermillion. Plush raspberry, vanilla aromas, full, rich and enticing textured but still tannic on the palate, lingering sweet fruit, food friendly finish.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Impress your Boss

Goes With

– Soy-based Oriental/Asian

– Potjie/Casserole

– Beef

– Venison

2011 Allée Bleue Wines Starlette Pinotage

Tasting Notes

Purple-edged cerise, plush and rich with raspberry vanilla whiffs, full plump palate but neither sweet nor excessively tannic, good fresh length, warmish finish.

Occasions

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

– Dazzle a Date

Goes With

– Smoked Meats/Fish/Poultry

– Cured Meats

– Beef

– Venison

2012 Welmoed Pinotage

Tasting Notes

Mid maroon. Plush raspberry red berry aromas, showy and rich, lacking detail but with fine fruit friendly grippy tannins.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

Goes With

– Poultry

– Lamb

– Beef

– Venison

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