Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018

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Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

FBS, NM91, DL88(4), KWV Cathedral Cellar 2018 Pinotage is a savoury Western Cape red, fragrant with aromas of charcuterie, ripe dark cherry and smoky Madagascar vanilla. Savoury and full on the palate with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, smoked meat, mocha, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Wine grapes are sourced from the Darling, Stellenbosch and Swartland wine regions.

Pinotage food pairings: grilled lamb chops, veal Porterhouse, bison burgers.

Marie rated this wine as 86/100

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Lovely with aromas of blackberry and black cherry, as well as some hints of dried fruit, warm spice and tobacco. Full bodied, with some medium grippy tannins, and medium, balancing acididty to complement those ripe berry notes and a spicy finish with hints of cedar and oak. Enjoy with rich game meats or any mushroom based dish.

Natalie's Review

Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: KWV Cathedral Cellar 2018 Pinotage is a savoury Western Cape red, fragrant with aromas of charcuterie, ripe dark cherry and smoky Madagascar vanilla. Savoury and full on the palate with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, smoked meat, mocha, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Wine grapes are sourced from the Darling, Stellenbosch and Swartland wine regions. Drink: 2023-2025. 99267 13.90% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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