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Key regions
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Synonyms
Cabernet - Pinotage is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Western Cape, South Africa.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, dark fruit and earthy.
The regions that matter for it are Stellenbosch and Western Cape.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm coastal regions.
It blends readily with Cabernet Franc.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Pinotage.
At the table it suits asturian lamb chops, south african oxtail stew and braised beef burritos.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Asturian lamb chops
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South African oxtail stew
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Braised beef burritos
Also labelled.
Cabernet Pinotage.
Bottles to look for.
- Clos Malverne Heron's Nest Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Conradie Family Vineyards Pinotage - Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South Africa
- Country Lane Grande Reserve Red, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Croydon Vineyards Estate 'Title Deed' Cape Blend, Western Cape, South Africa
- Freedom Hill Wines 'Freedom Walk' Cape Blend, Western Cape, South Africa
- Meinert 'Synchronicity' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Piekenierskloof Wine Company 'Stonedance' Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
- Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Cabernet - Pinotage: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Pinotage taste like?+
Cabernet - Pinotage tastes of blackcurrant, dark fruit and earthy. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Pinotage from?+
Cabernet - Pinotage originates in Western Cape, South Africa.
03.Where is Cabernet - Pinotage grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Pinotage are Stellenbosch and Western Cape.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Pinotage?+
Pour it with asturian lamb chops, south african oxtail stew and braised beef burritos.
05.What else is Cabernet - Pinotage called?+
Cabernet - Pinotage is also labelled Cabernet Pinotage.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of South Africa.