We want to my mate Mel’s 60th birthday bash last night and being from South Africa they had this on offer. I love the varietal and had to try it.
See-through purple in the glass with a nose of burnt cherry and creosote, very enticing. The initial taste is black cherry, smoke, espresso bean and some lithe tannins. The 14% alcohol peaks through on the midpalate and promptly goes away. The finish is of medium length and is laced with tannins and dark fruit. 88 points make this $11 wine a decent value, especially if you like the unique taste of Pinotage. 3 stars from me. Salut….