The palate has plum, smoke, a surprising taste of apricot, but it is all wrapped in burnt rubber. The burnt rubber taste was overwhelming when it was opened, but moved more to the background after a couple of hours. Some mint started to peek through. Dusty tannins show up on the finish. Drink with well-sauced ribs and some coleslaw.
WHO: Southern Right
WHAT: Pinotage
WHERE: Walker Bay, South Africa
WHEN: 2007
HOW MUCH: $27
