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Neethlingshof Pinotage
750ml
$16.99
+CRV
Mix 6 for $15.29 each
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
Stellenbosch, South Africa- A fruity bouquet with ample aromas of ripe banana, cinnamon and notes of plum and prunes leads to a medium-bodied palate teeming with berry flavors and rich tannins. Enjoy with grilled meat or rich cheeses.
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Product Details
OVERVIEW
Geography
South African winemaking began in the 17th century, with early Dutch and French settlers planting vines and making wine for export back to their homelands. But a renaissance of the industry began just 20 years ago, when historic political reform in South Africa ended the country’s social and economic isolation. Today, South Africa is attracting educated winemakers and investment from around the world and expanding its traditional winemaking regions into promising new terrain.
Varietal / Type
The red Pinotage grape was developed in 1925 by a South African viticulturalist who crossed the red French grapes Pinot Noir and Cinsault (known locally as Hermitage), in the hopes of generating a Pinot Noir-like grape that could survive South Africa’s hot climate. Success! Pinotage has since become the signature South African grape, making deeply colored wines with high tannins, medium acidity and flavors that include black fruit, smoke and earth.