South African Pinotage that's easy to love, the Lievland Bushvine Pinotage. 88% Pinotage, 9% Cinsault and 3% Shiraz from Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine spends 12 months in a combination of French and American oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Bellingham Pinopasso - The Grill Master's Secret Weapon
Step it up a notch this Memorial Day weekend with the Bellingham Pinopasso. 80% Pinotage and 20% Shiraz from Western Cape, South Africa. The wine is made in the Appassimento method and uses 70% very ripe grapes and 30% raisinated grapes. It has residual sugar of 9 grams/Liter. … [Read more...]
Lions Drift Pinotage - An Acquired Taste No More
100% Pinotage from Breedekloof, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $13. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Before the advent of bridges, a safe river crossing, usually a shallow point (a "drift"), was … [Read more...]
Douglas Green The Beach House Rosé - The Fruits of Summer
100% Pinotage rosé from Western Cape, South Africa. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $10 and available for around $9. From the winemaker: "TASTES LIKE: a crushed summer berry smoothie with mouthwatering red cherry and Turkish delight tones beautifully … [Read more...]
Franschhoek Cellar Stone Bridge Pinotage - A Pinotage For The People
100% Pinotage from South Africa. SRP of $12 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "The town of Franschhoek was founded by French Huguenots in 1688. At Franschhoek Cellar we honour our heritage and wine culture by … [Read more...]