Kanonkop, Kadette Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2017

Pinotage may not be the most fashionable grape variety but I urge you to try this entry-level example from one of South Africa's finest producers. The grapes are fermented in open concrete vats before maturing for 14 months in second-use French oak barriques, combining the juicy red fruits of Pinotage with the rich complexities of the oak. Consequently, this is a softly structured wine displaying intense red berry flavours joined by coffee, cream and chocolate notes. Try it with hearty pasta dishes.