Wine Pick of the Week

By Natalie MacLean

The Grinder Pinotage
Swartland, South Africa

Loaded with toasty oak, coffee, black pepper, dark spices, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There’s a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Perfect for hearty meat dishes, grilled meats, smoked pork, pasta with meat sauce, black bean soup.

Price: $13.95

Score: 90/100

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Drink: 2013‐2016

Product NO: 269076

Natalie MacLean is the author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.