The 2011 Pinotage sees six months ageing with oak staves instead of barrels. It has a smudged nose of over-ripe strawberry intermingled with dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with plush rounded tannins and a light, slightly foursquare finish. Drink now. Importer: Total Beverage Solutions, 1671 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 125, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464. Tel: 843 881 0761

Shows modest red cherry, herb and high-toned vanilla notes, with a trim finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 60,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Red plum and cherry aromas struggle to overcome notes of rubber and wet forest floor. Light weight with soft tannins and a short finish. ——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 84