Tasting - Pinotage

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Name of wine:  Pinotage by Six Hats

Varietal:  Pinotage

Region:  Western Cape

Country:  South Africa

Year:  2019

Price:  $9.49

Wine critic:  Oak, plum, pepper, and a hint of strawberry.  Bitter finish.

References:

  • Pinotage (pg. 152):  Black cherry, blackberry, fig, menthol, roasted meat.  High in alcohol, body, and tannins, low in acidity and sweetness.

My review:  It had a very strong and deep grape smell; approaching an invasive aroma that bit my nostrils.  The taste was very dry and tannic, and had a strong cherry and fruity taste.  The acidity was almost non-existent in the face of all the dryness, but the taste was not as intense as the smell.  The body felt somewhat high, but not as high as Wine Folly suggests in my experience.

With food:  No

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