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DRINK OF THE WEEK
16th March 2026
Koopmanskloof Pinotage
M&S Ocado £9.00
Drinker Rating 90
Pinotage is South Africa's very own grape, it was created there in 1925 and has at long last found its place.
I say that as it was always a little odd and angular in it's early days and could have aromas of burnt rubber or farmyard (and ot in a good way). Often wine makers would develop a 'cellar palate' where they became imune to these off-putting characteristics and the public went cold on the grape for a while.
Happily it's very much a winner these days, better technique in the winery and better grape selection mean you get super wines at really good prices like this one from Koopmanskloof.
Cheers!
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My seasonal roundup of wines from this retailer
PAST DRINKS OF THE WEEK
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16th March 2026
Koopmanskloof Pinotage
M&S Ocado £9.00
Drinker Rating 90
Pinotage is South Africa's very own grape, it was created there in 1925 and has at long last found its place.
I say that as it was always a little odd and angular in it's early days and could have aromas of burnt rubber or farmyard (and ot in a good way). Often wine makers would develop a 'cellar palate' where they became imune to these off-putting characteristics and the public went cold on the grape for a while.
Happily it's very much a winner these days, better technique in the winery and better grape selection mean you get super wines at really good prices like this one from Koopmanskloof.
Cheers!
Instagram review of this drink
YouTube short review
My seasonal roundup of wines from this retailer
PAST DRINKS OF THE WEEK
.
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