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 | 2004 Fort Ross Pinotage Sonoma Coast
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| Other Red Wines
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault accomplished in South Africa little more than 100 years ago. Now Pinotage is gaining ground elsewhere. At least three producers in California come to mind: Vino Con Brío (Lodi); Saint Gregory (Mendocino), and Fort Ross (Sonoma Coast). The noxious “band-aide” characters often associated with the grape are not inevitable, however, and modern South African winemakers work to minimize these characters, notably with long, cool fermentation. The judicious use of oak helps, too. This medium-bodied example from grapes grown at high altitudes shows a lovely opaque deep purple red color. Underlying its aromas and flavors is a fine blend of red fruits, such as red currant, sour cherry and elderberry. Its silky texture, supple tannins, well-integrated oak (French, mostly used), and long, fruit-filled finish are quite satisfying. Unfined and unfiltered, this one’s scarce as only 175 cases were made. Foods: This one loves to be paired with spice, such as gamy meats (especially lamb, duck) brushed with a spicy (but not wicked hot) dark fruit-based glaze, or even chicken wings with a mild Jamaican finish, smoked meats; mild, creamy, slightly aged brie, dark chocolate. I’d take a chance on it with a mild lamb or goat curry. And why not biltong and bobotie?
Georgia Distributor:
Avant Partir | 12/01/2008 |
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