Pinotage Pinotage: A Legacy Reborn in the World of Wine Chris Lehoux, May 22, 2026 I have seen the future of South African Pinotage, and it’s a transformation that feels long overdue. Introduced in 1924 by Professor Abraham Izak Perold at Stellenbosch University, Pinotage is a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (formerly known as Hermitage in South Africa). Despite being labeled as South Africa’s… Continue Reading