Beyerskloof Pinotage 2001

Made by Beyerskloof in South Africa (region: Stellenbosch) .

A dry, still, red wine with 13% alcohol tasted on 13th Feb 2005.

Grape: Pinotage

Quality: Good

Value: Good

Cost: Usually between $14.99 - $16.98.

Looks: Deep, rich crimson, with a light look.

Smells: Persistant dark cherry, cocoa and a little dustiness.

Feels: Light

Tastes: Juicy ripe cherry and some plummy fruit, with a real spread over your tongue. A long, fruit driven finish that descends into a real stalky, bitter wood finish. Takes some getting used too, but it grows on you! Certainly nice to taste a South African variety that you don't get much of in Aus.

Possible retailers: Theo's, Nick's Vintage Direct.