When we heard of this grape, we thought it might be a blend of grapes, based around Pinot Noir, since the it seems so similar to Meritage, the American version of the Bordeaux blend, but now we know that’s not the case.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Did You Know?... About Pinotage
Pinotage is varietal of grape particular to the wine growing regions of South Africa, a cross breed of Pinot Noir and Cisault (also know as Heritage). This grape was created specifically for South Africa, growing the flavorful Pinot Noir grape on hearty, disease resistant vines.
When we heard of this grape, we thought it might be a blend of grapes, based around Pinot Noir, since the it seems so similar to Meritage, the American version of the Bordeaux blend, but now we know that’s not the case.
When we heard of this grape, we thought it might be a blend of grapes, based around Pinot Noir, since the it seems so similar to Meritage, the American version of the Bordeaux blend, but now we know that’s not the case.
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