What others describe as smoky, I perceive as rubbery. Like a wet Band-Aid. Pinotage does not do it for me. I'll give it an 87 because it seems like the typicity is there, and it's surrounded by nice cherry fruit.
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This is a really nice Pinotage (for me) as it does not overwhelm you with smokiness. There is some really nice dark fruit in here and enough smoke so that you feel it. Very smooth and balanced.
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First night: 30 minutes in glass. Palate was slightly smokey, some bacon fat, bright dark fruit. Second night: toned down version of first night. Not as impressive.
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5/25/2016 - HousePour wrote: 87 Points
What others describe as smoky, I perceive as rubbery. Like a wet Band-Aid. Pinotage does not do it for me. I'll give it an 87 because it seems like the typicity is there, and it's surrounded by nice cherry fruit.
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7/3/2014 - KenPlace wrote: 88 Points
Somewhat green on the palate. Smooth, but one note. Tasted over two days and it did not evolve much.
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9/26/2013 - wineslide Likes this wine:
This is a really nice Pinotage (for me) as it does not overwhelm you with smokiness. There is some really nice dark fruit in here and enough smoke so that you feel it. Very smooth and balanced.
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9/8/2013 - sharonandroland wrote: 88 Points
Loverly nose, but a bit dull on the palate.
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8/29/2013 - gwkozar Likes this wine: 88 Points
First night: 30 minutes in glass. Palate was slightly smokey, some bacon fat, bright dark fruit.
Second night: toned down version of first night. Not as impressive.
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