Ashbourne Pinotage / Cinsault 2017, Swartland

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Not your usual South-African red wine, lot’s of interest here. Crisp, fresh character, a sign of a cool(ish) climate – there is something Blaufrankisch- or Barbera-like in it. Juicy, light in tannins, easy to drink, though a bit sweet & sour to taste and a tad hot in the finish. My only concern is the dreaded burnt rubber aroma, which marks it so heavily that I’m afraid it’s a dealbreaker for most consumers.

Rating: 75 points
Price: 20 Euros
Source: I bought it at wein-deko.de