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Ashwood Pinotage

8.829 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
South Africa
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.7

This could stand to cellar another year or so. Big silky fruit on the front, however some residual shows up on the pallet which diminishes the integrity a bit. Love the idea of South African Pinot + Cinsault, just need to try a few different expressions before I can make up my mind on this blend.

This could stand to cellar another year or so. Big silky fruit on the front, however some residual shows up on the pallet which diminishes the integrity a bit. Love the idea of South African Pinot + Cinsault, just need to try a few different expressions before I can make up my mind on this blend.

Dec 20th, 2015
Bernardete Miranda

It has a strange aftertaste on the sides of my tongues. Must be the dried rose petals. The vanillailla in it pairs well with fondued marshmallows or on their own really. It is delightfully fruit and the tannins are fab!!!

It has a strange aftertaste on the sides of my tongues. Must be the dried rose petals. The vanillailla in it pairs well with fondued marshmallows or on their own really. It is delightfully fruit and the tannins are fab!!!

Feb 11th, 2016
Brien Aranda

Memories were good surprise, the taste is pin pointed to the let down of water down the throat but w/a ting a fruitful flavor

Memories were good surprise, the taste is pin pointed to the let down of water down the throat but w/a ting a fruitful flavor

Aug 30th, 2015
Rudolf Keller

A rather surprisingly tasty and complete young red. Very full aroma beginning with lush dark berries, followed by hints of vanilla, mocha and a touch of smokiness. On the palate is immediate ripe, juicy blackberry and blueberry, with a touch of tartness at the end. Followed by notes of vanilla, and a mineral finish that complements the firm tannins in this young but enjoyable pinotage.

A rather surprisingly tasty and complete young red. Very full aroma beginning with lush dark berries, followed by hints of vanilla, mocha and a touch of smokiness. On the palate is immediate ripe, juicy blackberry and blueberry, with a touch of tartness at the end. Followed by notes of vanilla, and a mineral finish that complements the firm tannins in this young but enjoyable pinotage.

Jun 1st, 2015
Nicole D'Angelo

Easy drinking. Smooth and fruity.

Easy drinking. Smooth and fruity.

Apr 12th, 2015
Kim MacAulay

Smooth Tannins. Nice balance of fruit and smoky tobacco hints. Light on the palate

Smooth Tannins. Nice balance of fruit and smoky tobacco hints. Light on the palate

Mar 27th, 2015
Jessica Mallory

A little spice with a mild nibble of attitude, like fresh tennis balls.

A little spice with a mild nibble of attitude, like fresh tennis balls.

Mar 1st, 2015
Chris Banks

I haven't drank enough Pinotage to truly know the grape, but this is seemingly off character (in a good way, to me) profiling similar to a Sangiovese. Bright, tart cherry flavors with velvety tannins.

I haven't drank enough Pinotage to truly know the grape, but this is seemingly off character (in a good way, to me) profiling similar to a Sangiovese. Bright, tart cherry flavors with velvety tannins.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.8

Joel had this 9 years ago

Joel had this 9 years ago

May 18th, 2016
Joe Buser

Joe had this 9 years ago

Joe had this 9 years ago

Feb 16th, 2016