What Is Pinotage? A Guide to South Africa’s Signature Grape
Pinotage is South Africa’s own red grape, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Here is how it tastes, how to serve it, what to eat with it and which bottles to try.
South African Wine vs France, Spain, Italy and New Zealand: World-Class Quality, Better Prices
South Africa is the world’s seventh-largest wine producer and makes wines that rival Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Marlborough, often for a fraction of the price. Here is how it compares.
South Africa’s Big Six Grapes: A Guide to the Cape’s Signature Varieties
Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Pinotage cover about 65% of South Africa’s vineyards. Here is how each one tastes, where it grows and which bottle to try first.
About the POTUM Wine Blog
The POTUM Wine Blog is our guide to South African wine: the grapes, the estates of the Cape Winelands and the food that suits them. We are a Sofia-based importer of premium South African wine, delivering across Bulgaria and the EU, and every article is written by the team that selects the wines in our shop.