Pinotage

Pinotage — South Africa's own grape variety, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault. It produces full-bodied wines with a distinctive.

Regions Where Grown

Western Cape 142 wines Stellenbosch 129 wines Paarl 28 wines Coastal Region 25 wines Swartland 24 wines Franschhoek 15 wines Wellington 14 wines Robertson 13 wines Breede River Valley 9 wines Darling 9 wines Durbanville 8 wines Serra Gaúcha 6 wines

Countries

South Africa 446 wines Brazil 10 wines United States 6 wines Canada 4 wines Israel 3 wines Portugal 1 wines Slovakia 1 wines France 1 wines

Top Wines

Black Label Pinotage Kanonkop · 4.72★ Cape Winemakers Guild Pinotage Simonsig · 4.71★ Cape Winemakers Guild Professore Bartho Eksteen Wijnskool · 4.70★ Diesel Pinotage Beyerskloof · 4.68★ Avalon Asara Wine Estate · 4.64★ Cape Winemakers Guild We're Here The Drift · 4.58★ Faith Beyerskloof · 4.58★ 2003 By Bollinger Champagne Brut Bollinger · 4.52★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Pinotage
Chardonnay vs Pinotage
Merlot vs Pinotage
Pinot Noir vs Pinotage
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Cabernet Franc vs Pinotage
Grenache vs Pinotage
Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinotage

Flavor Notes

Coffee

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About Pinotage

Pinotage is South Africa's own grape variety, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault. It produces full-bodied wines with a distinctive smoky, dark berry character.

At a Glance

Color
Red
Wines
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