Name: Indwe Pinotage 2013
Variety: Pinotage
Country: South Africa
Year: 2013
Price: $12
Winery Review: A disclaimer: I have never cared much for Pinotage, the indigenous South African grape variety, but this 2013 Pinotage from Indwe, named after the country's national bird, the blue crane, comes across like a light Pinot Noir. Subtle notes of cherries, spice and forest floor are followed by a round, light to medium-bodied, pure, seductive, well-crafted wine. (Robert Parker)
My Review: Lets give this a slight historical feel first. This Pinotage is a grape that has been fairly new. It has been around for only 100 years and comes from South Africa. They are the people that have really started the growth and production of these type of wines. In terms of the smell, I could see that it was a lighter wine to my nose. Definitely had the smells of blackberry and other dark fruit in it. The taste was also muted and not over powering. Didn't provide the crazy dry and tartness of most of my favorite red wines. It was great though. I would try again.
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