ON-96529

Lyngrove Platinum Pinotage 2005, Wo Stellenbosch

Pinotage Pinotage
South Africa

$17.95 (96529)

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85 pts
5
May 02, 2009

Critic Reviews (3)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

A Vertitas gold medal example of South Africa's controversial grape, so controversial some wineries refuse to plant...

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Anne Martin
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Anne Martin

This has an overt nose with aromas of tar, leather, spice and some mint. It's balanced on the palate- bright and...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Loads of spicy, smoky cured meat character tied up to black fruit, leather and uncommon spices. The palate shows a...

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Community Reviews (2)

Gerry Vreeswijk
Gerry Vreeswijk

Loved it. I generally like a decent Pinotage, but this is one of the better ones I have had over the years. Tasted Spetember 2011

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jeffrachelle
jeffrachelle

Old world style. Musty, dark, chocolaty. Definitely a candidate for decanting, better with some air.
great start... not a huge fan of the finish/after taste.
Slightly fruity.. gets better over time.

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