News — Pinotage

If you’ve been around wines enough, you would have heard of the saying that what makes wine so special is how it reflects its “terroir”. Wine enthusiasts know that there are different types of wine, each with its unique flavor profile and characteristics. However, some wines are so unique that they stand out from the rest, and Pinotage is one of such wines. The history of Pinotage The story of Pinotage began in 1925 when a South African scientist, Abraham Izak Perold, crossbred Pinot Noir with Cinsault, a red grape variety known locally as Hermitage in France. The resulting hybrid...