The 2009 Pinotage Reserve is raised in French oak barrels for 21 months. Like the Pinotage -11, it needs to work on its aromatic delineation. Nevertheless there are attractive scents of kirsch, baked cherry, leather and strawberry jam to be found. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins interlaced by crisp red cherry and fresh strawberry fruit. The oak is well integrated and the finish shows finesse and grace. This is a well-crafted Pinotage from Beyerskloof. Drink now-2016. Importer: Total Beverage Solutions, 1671 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 125, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464. Tel: 843 881 0761