South Africa: Pinotage Turns Over a New Leaf

Anne Krebiehl MW, 21.01.2022

A new wave of Pinotage has swept across from South Africa, making a whole new case for the country's flagship red grape. And it is a real departure.

If you think you know Pinotage, think again. The combination of earlier harvests and gentler extraction has allowed Pinotage to show its elegant side. Brimming with ocean freshness and aromatic fruit, these wines are a real departure – and show off the character of beautiful single sites in South Africa’s winelands.

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South Africa: Pinotage Turns Over a New Leaf