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Region: Durbanville
Country: South Africa
The link to Pinot Noir (Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut present in South Africa since 1925)
is evident in both the color - light, not extracted at all - and in the blend from red cherries, strawberries and
an earthier, smokier side that one can feel in the nose. As it was opened, there were some slightly unpleasant
rustic and animal notes that overshadowed the rest. But as these became more subdued, hints of vanilla appear that
give it some grace.
Not very intense or heavy in the mouth, its standout feature at first is a remarkable acidity. The same rustic, animal
notes I found in the nose are also present here in the palate. Again, as time goes by, these recede into the background and
some strawberries start to appear in the back of the taste. Definitely gains a lot of balance if enjoyed at a meal, instead of
by itself.
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