Pinotage
Pinotage is South Africa's signature red grape, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault (then known locally as Hermitage), and it's best known from the Stellenbosch, Swartland and Paarl regions. It makes bold, deep-coloured reds with blackberry, plum, smoke and a hint of banana or bramble, with soft tannins and a ripe, juicy style, and the finest examples come from old bush vines. It's also grown in New Zealand, Australia, California and Zimbabwe, and is a great match for barbecued meats, boerewors, spicy sausages and hearty stews.
