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Golden Kaan Pinotage 2005

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Golden Kaan Pinotage (2005)

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Winery:
Golden Kaan
Varietal:
Pinotage
Region:
South Africa > Coastal Region
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
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What to Expect

Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, is considered to be one of the classic grapes from South Africa. It can produce a very distinctive wine with a hint of rubber on the nose that leads to a rather fruity palate with notes of banana, plum and cherry. While the grape is high in tannins, the wine is produced in a broad range of styles.

Winemakers Notes

PINOTAGE is the quintessential South African grape. A rare fi nd
indeed! A distinctive ruby-red appearance loaded with plum and
raspberries. Wood tannins are well-integrated and friendly. An
excellent example of this unique South African grape.
Winemaker’s comments
Healthy, full grapes (24 °C) were fermented on the skins for 7 days
at 27 °C. After malolactic fermentation the wine is matured on a
combination of French and American oak.
Food pairings
Enjoy with pork and lightly curried dishes or just sip with friends.

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Reviews

Snooth User: winolee
winolee
Hand of Snooth
198

My cousin brought this over for me to try. I love it when someone brings me something out of the box. If left to my own devices, I usually end up with a Bordeaux or Aussie Shiraz. This is the first time I've had a South African or a Pinotage, so I really do not have much of a comparative perspective. I like the light fruitiness to it. It felt a bit watery - definitely a light bodied wine. One noticeable thing is the astringent component in it. I'd be interested to see if this is a characteristic of a Pinotage. Overall, good QPR. I would not choose this as my wine & cheese wine. Rather, it would be great read more...


February 2009

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Snooth User: skip22963
skip22963
5

this is currently my favorite wine. it pairs beutifully with a wide variety of foods and I have had a ton of compliments on it from my guests.


November 2008

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Snooth User: mkopp
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October 2008

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Snooth User: Jasper
Jasper
5

Just tasted the 2005 vintage - yummy! Aromas of green olives, sage and tobacco with cranberry fruit flavors and refined tannins.
Pairings: Roast Leg of Lamb


January 2008

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Snooth User: alpinebryant
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I have drank a case of this wine and bought a second case for my father. I was standard ware with Cabernet Sauvignon wines, but fell upon this wine and thought it was great. Sweet, oaky and fruity flavored. I would recommend this wine to all that seek a flavorful red wine without the bitter bit of some cab sav


October 2009

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