Pinotage

A hardy red grape variety, this is a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, commonly called Hermitage in South Africa. A good vineyard performer, with intensely coloured grapes, easily attained ripeness by mid-vintage, and good fixed acidity. Yields need to be controlled

Budburst - Early , Harvest - Early

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Riversun Certified Clone/Selection    
Stell 1/48 yes yes yes
Origin not known limited limited limited
Pinotage - Stell 1/48 photo

Pinotage Stell 1/48

  • Riversun Premium Plus
  • Imported by NZGVIG from Stellenbosch South Africa 1988 Riversun Source Te Awa Vineyard Hawkes Bay

Viticulture

Good productivity, quite large bunches, tight, tough skins.

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Pinotage - Origin not known photo

Pinotage Origin not known

  • Riversun Premium Plus
  • Origin not known. Riversun source from the old National Collection at Blands. TK06604

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