2005, Kamsberg Bushwine, Pinotage
2005, Kamsberg Bushwine, Pinotage, approx. $15
Before I started writing this wine commentary, say circa 2004/2005, I tried pinotage grape wines from South Africa on a whim. I was impressed with the earthiness of a Zinfandel yet with the flavor hints of a Cab or Merlot without the over the top pepperiness. Side note, anyone know where I can find a Joseph’s Hat Pinotage I would be fore ever in your debt. So when this 05 Pintage caught my eye recently, I thought, let’s give it a try. I was reminded of those days of discovery when a 2001 Joseph’s Hat or 2000/2001 Roodeburg impressed me. Maybe trips to Napa and Sonoma and more recently experimenting, with Bordeaux’s and Burnello’s has expanded my appreciation for more complex wines, but, I wasn’t as impressed as I once was with the Pinotage. Don’t let my subdued enjoyment hamper your exploration of the unique taste experience a Pinotage brings.