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Pinotage
About Pinotage
Pinotage is a hybrid between Pinot Noir and Cinsault that鈥檚 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鈥檚 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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Fort Ross Winery 2017 Pinotage (Fort Ross-Seaview)
SonomaThis is a rare find in California, and tastes like what it ...See Full Review$62 -
Bellingham 2018 The Bernard Series Bush Vine Limited Release Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThe captivating nose leads with varietal aromas of black currant, raspberry and ...See Full Review$30 -
Overhex 2019 Survivor Pinotage (Swartland)
South AfricaThe nose reveals plenty of cherry and grenadine aromas with a touch ...See Full Review$20 -
Fleur Du Cap 2018 Essence du Cap Pinotage (Western Cape)
South AfricaThis is a spicy medium-bodied red. Aromas of cumin and strawberry reveal ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Fairvalley 2020 Pinotage (Western Cape)
South AfricaThis wine displays cherry, plum and hints of oak spice. Juicy ripe ...Best BuySee Full Review$10 -
Ken Forrester 2020 Petit Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaRipe red and black fruit aromas mix with bell pepper in this ...Best BuySee Full Review$12 -
Backsberg 2019 Sustainably Farmed Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThis is an easy-drinking red with bright aromas of berry. Paprika and ...Best BuySee Full Review$16 -
Warwick 2020 The First Lady Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
South AfricaBright notes of red plum and cherry are honest on the nose ...Best BuySee Full Review$17 -
Backsberg 2020 Kosher Sustainably Farmed Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaNotes of blackberry jam and plum fill the bouquet of this full-bodied ...See Full Review$19 -
Painted Wolf 2020 The Den Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThis has a nose of smoke and red fruit. On the lightweight ...Best BuySee Full Review$14 -
Boschendal NV Brut Ros茅 Cap Classique Sparkling (Western Cape)
South AfricaThis blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinotage displays subtle lime, peach ...See Full Review$20 -
Melrose 2021 Pinotage (Umpqua Valley)
Southern OregonScents of rose petals and freesia form a sweet bouquet to accompany ...See Full Review$30 -
Kanonkop 2021 Kadette Dry Pinotage Ros茅 (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThis super-pale pour opens with medium-intense aromas of fresh cherry and wild ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Backsberg 2021 Sustainably Farmed Ros茅 Pinotage (Coastal Region)
South AfricaDelicate scents of white-strawberry hull and clementine tease on the nose of ...See Full Review$14 -
Oak Mountain 2017 Pinotage (Temecula Valley)
South CoastNot many people are growing the South African grape Pinotage in America, ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$46 -
Kanonkop 2017 Black Label Estate Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
South AfricaOpaque garnet in the glass, this dense, intense and concentrated pour offers ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$275 -
Beeslaar 2019 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaFynbos, rooibos tea and a touch of tobacco lead the bouquet of ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$55 -
Beeslaar 2018 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaFresh cigar tobacco, brambly berry and wood spice form the enticing, brooding ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$55 -
Simonsig 2018 Redhill Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaLovely oak spice, licorice, rooibos, black currant leaf, boysenberry and blackberry preserves ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$38 -
Kanonkop 2018 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThere's a slight warmth to the nose of this wine, which opens ...See Full Review$47
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