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Pinotage

Grape
Red: Pinotage is a South Africa grape variety. It was created in the 1920's when Cinsault and Pinot Noir where crossed. It has become the country's second most widely planted red variety and is gaining fans throughout the world. It can vary from cheap, light reds for early drinking to rich, full-bodied reds that can age. With age Pinotage can have strong meat like aromas.