The Grinder Pinotage 2011

W.O., Swartland, South Africa
Score: Natalie's score
Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 4
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Product #: 269076
Wine Type: Red Wine


 
Price: $13.95
Alcohol: 14%
Drink: 2013-2016
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: The Grinder
Agent: Hobbs & Co. Wine Merchants
More Vintages: 2012  2010 

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Reviewed January 19, 2013 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Rod Macleod rated this wine as 93/100
Darlene Myers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromatic with coffee and mocha, this South African Pinotage is a flavorful wine. Dark plums and smoky tones make for a wine that will go great will grilled foods.
Jamie Bothen rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

most pinotage is awful but this is very unusual- tastes like mocha and coffee- and I can get it a t local store for a mere $9.99

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.


 
 

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