Pinotage is South Africa's very own grape and a must-try for anyone looking to expand their viticultural horizons.
This grape is a genetic cross between picky Pinot Noir and prolific Cinsault, aka Hermitage. Created by scientist Abraham Perold in 1925 at Stellenbosch University, Pinotage was made by and for South Africa.
These small, thick-skinned grapes create deep, inky wines with distinct, bo...