Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Was fortunate enough to have my cousin bring me some relatively unknown bottles back with her from her extended time in Africa. I told her buy pinotage, because that was one of my favorites when I first started getting into wine. While my tastes have changed since those early days, there's always something to appreciate in wine you aren't familiar with. I'm almost shocked by the amount of weird, part cow pasture/part oil field nose that jumps up to greet you. Push past that and you get some pencil lead and brambly berries. The palette delivers pencil box, tobacco, wild bush berries and a bit of smoke. On the whole, it's not really my thing anymore, but for those who appreciate the amazing differences found in the wines of the world, you can't help but travel down the rabbit hole.
Was fortunate enough to have my cousin bring me some relatively unknown bottles back with her from her extended time in Africa. I told her buy pinotage, because that was one of my favorites when I first started getting into wine. While my tastes have changed since those early days, there's always something to appreciate in wine you aren't familiar with. I'm almost shocked by the amount of weird, part cow pasture/part oil field nose that jumps up to greet you. Push past that and you get some pencil lead and brambly berries. The palette delivers pencil box, tobacco, wild bush berries and a bit of smoke. On the whole, it's not really my thing anymore, but for those who appreciate the amazing differences found in the wines of the world, you can't help but travel down the rabbit hole.
Jan 17th, 2017
