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Pinotage
About Pinotage
Pinotage is a hybrid between Pinot Noir and Cinsault that’s grown almost exclusively in South Africa. It produces deep red wines high in tannins with smoky dark fruit flavors accented by earthy bramble characteristics. Pinotage is also commonly blended with other varieties, producing what is referred to as a Cape Blend in South Africa. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Pinotage among our extensive Pinotage wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Pinotage reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Pinotage, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
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Intercoastal 2018 Rosé of Pinotage (Lodi)
Central ValleyAny Pinotage from California is rare, and especially a pink one. This ...See Full Review$25 -
McNab Ridge 2017 Pinotage (Mendocino County)
Mendocino CountyThis rich and chocolaty wine is very concentrated, deep and ripe, so ...See Full Review$20 -
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Melrose 2016 Pinotage (Umpqua Valley)
Southern OregonThis South African grape is a rarity in Oregon. Here, the sweet ...See Full Review$28 -
Kanonkop 2017 Cape Winemakers Guild CWG Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
South AfricaWinemaker: Abrie Beeslaar. This starts off shy and reserved, with tight wood ...Cellar SelectionSee Full ReviewN/A -
Rijk's 2016 Cape Winemakers Guild CWG Pinotage (Tulbagh)
South AfricaWinemaker: Pierre Wahl. There's a slight warmth to the nose of this ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Beyerskloof 2017 Cape Winemakers Guild CWG Traildust Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaWinemaker: Beyers Truter. There's a faint vibrancy on the nose here, with ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Tiny House Vineyard 2018 Rosé of Pinotage (Sonoma Coast)
SonomaStructured with underlying tannins, this is a rare breed of Pinotage-based wine—dry ...See Full Review$24 -
Eikendal 2016 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaNotes of sous bois, red currant, rhubarb and forest berry all dance ...See Full Review$25 -
Simonsig 2016 Redhill Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaAged for 15 months in predominantly French oak, 60% new, this is ...See Full Review$38 -
Simonsig 2016 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThere's a floral aspect to the bouquet of this wine, expressed in ...See Full Review$18 -
Kanonkop 2016 Kadette Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThis is initially somewhat reserved on the nose, but with time reveals ...See Full Review$18 -
Post House 2015 Red Mercury Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThe nose of this Pinotage offers scents of brambly berry, boysenberry and ...See Full Review$17 -
Kanonkop 2018 Kadette Dry Pinotage Rosé (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThis rosé smells fresh and fruity, with direct aromas of banana, mango, ...See Full Review$15 -
Backsberg 2018 Pinotage Rosé (Paarl)
South AfricaFaint aromas of white melon and strawberry hull take some serious coaxing ...See Full Review$13 -
Beaumont 2014 Pinotage (Bot River)
South AfricaThere's a gamy, animal edge to this wine, with aromas of barnyard ...See Full Review$33 -
Ashbourne 2015 Pinotage (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley)
South AfricaThere's a mentholated lift to the nose of this wine, but it ...See Full Review$58 -
Lievland 2017 Bushvine Pinotage (Paarl)
South AfricaThis is ripe and fruit-forward upfront, with abundant aromas of brambly berry ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$19 -
Robertson Winery 2017 Pinotage (Robertson)
South AfricaThere are lovely top notes of sweet smoke, hickory-cured bacon and sweet ...Best BuySee Full Review$10 -
Simonsig 2017 Kaapse Vonkel Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé Sparkling (Western Cape)
South AfricaMade from 72% Pinot Noir, 27% Pinotage and 1% Pinot Meunier, this ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Simonsig 2016 Kaapse Vonkel Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé Sparkling (Western Cape)
South AfricaMade from 64% Pinot Noir, 34% Pinotage and 2% Pinot Meunier, this ...See Full Review$25
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