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Pinotage

2018 South Africa Pinotage

The Safari Winery 2018 Pinotage is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned winegrowing region of South Africa. This full-bodied Pinotage showcases a brilliant deep ruby color that hints at its robust character. With a smooth and rounded mouthfeel, the wine exhibits pronounced acidity that adds a delightful liveliness to each sip. Intense flavors of ripe blackberries and plums intertwine with subtle notes of dark chocolate and earthy undertones, creating a luscious fruit-forward profile that is both inviting and complex. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that balances the wine's richness and contributes to a satisfying finish. This wine is dry and well-crafted, making it an excellent choice for pairing with barbecued meats or hearty stews, enhancing any dining experience with its bold character and vibrant personality.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Smoke

Smoke

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:


South Africa
South Africa

With its mountainous, maritime-influenced winegrowing regions, South Africa produces top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc and premium Syrah, Pinotage, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Dutch brought vines here back in the 1600s to satiate their thirsty sailors en route to India, but they probably never imagined just how important to the wine world South Africa would one day become. Indeed, it took centuries for South Africa to discover its full potential. Most of the country's winegrowing areas thrive in the southwest, known as the Western Cape. Its most famous regions are an easy drive from Cape Town and include Stellenbosch, Swartland, Breedekloof and Franschhoek.

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