Certain grapes bring out the best in certain places. Elegant yet earthy wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes abound in France’s Burgundy region. Refreshing, subtle Sauvignon Blancs ...

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Pinotage is a unique red grape that is a cross between the persnickety pinot noir and cinsault, a workhorse red from Southern France. The grape was invented about 80 years ago in South Africa and ...

If you have a taste memory of Pinotage, chances are it’s a little long in the tooth and, shall we say, less than pleasant. In the 1990s, after Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa ...