South African Pinotage: panel tasting results

Beeslaar Wines is a small family-run business that specialises in handcrafted, high-end Pinotage originating from a single-vineyard site in the heart of the Cape Winelands....

Established in 1988, Beyerskloof expanded its portfolio in 2001 to add Pinotage and Cape Blends. It owns 30ha of Pinotage vineyards in the Bottelary Hills...

Darling Cellars is on the west coast between Malmesbury and Darling. The cool, temperate climate lends itself to a variety of different micro- and meso...

Rijk’s Wine Estate is northeast of Cape Town and east of the Atlantic ocean, and has a Mediterranean climate. Rijk planted 14ha of vines in...

The Spier team harnesses more than 300 years of winemaking heritage, and is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference....

On the northern slopes of Paarl mountain, Windmeul Kelder was established in 1944. Today the cellar draws from a host of well-tended vineyards, which enables...

Jolandie Fouche was born in Cape Town and raised in the Swartland. After more than a decade of earning her stripes in the South African...

Herby nose with clean and focused gentle cherries, blueberries, cedar, vanilla and hints of savoury notes. Elegant palate, fine-boned and textured with real class. Bright...

Classic nose of dark berry fruits, damson plum, mulberry, clove, toast and hints of graphite. Rich and textured on the palate with a vibrant acidity....

Fresh and restrained nose displaying nuances of menthol, fennel, raspberry, violets and blue fruits. It is silky on the palate with a notable depth and...

Lifted aromas, punchy and brooding dark fruit with toast and cedar notes, seasoned by tobacco leaf, prune and date scents. Opulent, dense and powerful, structured...

Expressive aromas of plums, perfumed lavender and lilac, blueberries, sweet kirsch, chocolate and cured meat. Creamy on the palate with textural breadth and a punchy...

Perfumed nose of violets, vanilla beans, cassis, mulberry, bramble and touches of tobacco and meatiness. Full and playful on the palate with fresh raspberries, and...

Delicate complex nose with layers of dried herbs, blackberry, black plums, pepper, cedar, clove and cocoa. Well-textured, layered with well-judged subtle oak notes, and an...

Aromatic scents of vine leaf, violets, crushed strawberries, blueberries and herbaceous notes. Very creamy palate with masses of concentration and fine-grained tannins.

Savoury nose with notes of redcurrant jelly, wild strawberries, fynbos, black cherry and subtle toasty notes. Coll and precise palate, focused with silky tannins.

Appealing blackberry, violets, sour cherry, bramble and savoury herbs aromas. Lovely definition, firm yet elegant tannins with a persistent textured finish.

Full of aromatics on the nose with lovely, perfumed violets, vanilla, cedar, pomegranate, star anise, nutmeg and mulberry. Fresh and fleshy with a long savoury...

Vibrant red fruits, black cherry, plum compote, crème brulée and cedary notes. Concentrated and powerful, with fleshy powdery tannins and a refreshing flavour.

Wild nose, earthy with sappy notes of hedge row, bramble, tea leaf, potpourri and red currant jelly. Light style, bright, with crunchy red currants and...

Lifted aromas of pristine oak, mint and spices, with undertones of tea leaves, bramble and black plums. Seamless texture and balance, with a delicate savoury...

Opulent and ripe aromas of blackberries, black currant compote, Christmas pudding and layers of clove and vanilla. Rich and powerful, with freshness and a lovely...

Savory nose with spicy scents of cedar, cinnamon and chocolate over black cherry and plum compote. Fresh on the palate with a tight-grained texture.

Alluringly perfumed nose of cherry blossom, violets, lavender and crushed red berries with layers of roasted coffee. Well-textured with a subtle mineral note.

Fresh fruity aromas of sour plum, blueberry, potpourri and polished oak. Harmonious and opulent with a precise focused finish. Impressive and refreshing.

Lovely notes of fresh raspberry, pomegranate, dried herbs, and subtle smoky toasty notes. Very concentrated with a fleshy textural harmony.

Complex aromas of intriguing crushed black pepper, blackberry, dark plums, smoke and fynbos. Hugely concentrated, rich and spicy, with a creamy texture.

Rich lifted aromas of polished mahogany, toast, clove, cedar and blueberry notes. Bright and fresh on the palate, plush and round.

Gentle aromas of perfumed mulberry, blackberries, vanilla and toast. Clean and precise with a juicy fresh acidity and a mineral finish.

Juicy nose of black currants, rich damson, plums, raspberry jam, tea leaf and toasty aromas. Exuberant palate with chocolatey fruit and vibrant acidity.

Blackberry pie on the nose with notes rhubarb crumble, vanilla, baked pastry and cocoa. Velvety and vibrant on the palate with a mouthwatering finish.

Lifted exotic aromas of peaches, raspberry herbal tea, freshly cut cedar, violets and tangerine. Refreshing on the palate with a lovely flavour punch.

Restrained and focused aromas of bramble, violets and vanilla. Clean and pure, harmonious, with firm tannins and a refreshing acidity.

Restrained aromas of toast, spice, bramble and blackberry with hints of violets. Brisk acidity, firm tannins and powerful fruit.

High-toned perfumed nose of peach skin, potpourri, cherry, coconut and cedar. Ample mouth with a generous mid-palate and supple tannins.

Opulent nose of crushed plums, blackberries, sandalwood and delicate cocoa and spices. Supple texture, soft and plummy long finish.

Aromatic nose of roses, bright blackberries, plums skin and vanilla beans. Creamy with velvety tannins wrapped in sweet fruit.

Vibrant nose of lovely violets and lavender, jammy berries and spicy bramble. Cool sensual palate, precise, deep and focused.

Restrained aromas of dark broody black fruits, blueberries, red cherry and leafy spices. Soft and elegant palate with polished tannins.

Fresh aromatic and floral nose, with notes of mahogany and raspberry. Generous fruit on the palate with chewy tannins.

Perfumed nose of dark preserved cherries, toast, bramble, fynbos and smoke. Focused on the palate with a bright tangy acidity.

Floral nose of violets and roses with vibrant notes of crushed raspberries, red cherries and strawberries. Refreshing palate, succulent tannins.

Open and expressive, showing notes of crushed raspberries, tea leaves, wild strawberries and cocoa. Silky and elegant palate, polished texture.

Spicy nose with herbal notes, liquorice, raspberry leaf and pomegranate with hints of flowers. Refreshing with a stony acidity.

Toasty aromas with notes of star anise, clove, mulberry and cocoa. Mouth-watering acidity, full-bodied and concentrated with fine tannins.

Gentle perfumed nose displaying scents of raspberry, mulberry, violet and spices. Lively palate with a vibrant acidity and weightless concentration.

Refined and elegant aromas of blackberries, chocolate, grilled herbs and spices. Vibrant stony acidity with fine-grained tannins, harmonious.

Intense aromas of dark berries, liquorice, damsons, plums and dried rose petals. Appealingly tangy on the palate with lovely texture.

Notes of red cherry compote, red plums, vanilla, cedar and meaty notes. Savoury on the palate with supple generous fruit.

Lovely nose of blackberries, red plums, violets, coffee, cedar and smoke. Creamy palate with very polished tannins. Persistent finish.

Rich aromas of bramble blackberry, dark cherries, coconut, cedar and tobacco. Savoury tannins with a long mineral finish.

Exotic nose of red currant jelly, red plums, leaves and raspberry. Fresh and savoury with a lively acidity.

Floral notes of potpourri and violets along with clove, kirsch. Concentrated and intense, textured with firm tannins.

Spicy aromas with notes of violets, potpourri, blueberry, blackberry puree and smoke. Ripe tannins and refreshing acidity.

Rich, bold nose with brambly aromas, tar, sweet spices and chocolate. Wonderfully dense, harmonious and long.

Opulent expression of creamy black berry fruit, violets, fennel and spicy notes. Structured with a focused acidity.

Lifted aromas of black plums, raspberry, chocolate, undergrowth and hints of molasses. Juicy fruit concentration, characterful.

Subtle nuances of ripe raspberries, coconut, spice blackcurrant and hedge row. Firm tannins with a lovely mineral edge.

Refined aromas of rose petals, cedar, graphite, milk chocolate and vanilla. Juicy opulent fruit with glossy tannins.

Floral and herbaceous nose with lifted notes of red cherry, tea and tobacco leaf. Fresh with granular tannins.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, green coffee beans, earth and vanilla. Ripe in the mouth, silky and fresh.

Complex aromas of cedar wood, hedgerow berries, cocoa, and soft spices. Juicy and ripe, textured and supple.

Smoky nose of blackberries, dark cherries, graphite and savoury spices. Round tannins with a lovely balance.

Herbal aromas with sappy fruit notes and scents of violets, blueberry and cocoa. Powdery tannins, firm and structured.

Restrained and elegant nose of gentle berry fruit, cedar and raspberry. Herbaceous moth with a fresh acidity.

Polished nose showing black plums, peach, red currant and violets. Juicy on the palate with structured tannins.

Delicate aromatic perfume showing wild raspberries, red cherries, black currant, rose petals and vanilla. Grainy tannins with glassy acids.

High-toned nose with balsamic notes, undergrowth, dried red berries, fresh cocoa and blueberries. Creamy and textured palate.

Lifted nose of violets, Victoria plums, savoury spices and blackberry jam. Bright and tangy acidity with ripe fruit.

Discreet hints of cocoa and spice, perfumed lavender and red berries. Vibrant and fresh with a saline finish.

Bright polished nose of spices, liquorice, juicy red cherries and white chocolate. Powerful and fruit-forward with supple tannins.

Fresh nose of focused fruit, spices with savoury notes and vegetal touches. Exuberant on the palate with chocolatey fruit.

Meaty nose of bacon with notes of blueberries, red cherries, violets and spicy fruit cake. Juicy and approachable.