Pinotage: Your New Favorite Red?

Come find out what the buzz is all about - Pinotage is a really unusual varietal that’s taking wine lover’s tastebuds by storm! It’s rich, red, lush and luscious. This weekend, Oct 10 - 12, we’re featuring Pinotage on sale at Loma Prieta.

Celebrate International Pinotage Day!
October 10th is International Pinotage Day, and Loma Prieta is celebrating all weekend long with a special sale on our 2010 Pinotage from the Sierra Ridge Vineyard -- regularly $45 per bottle, now just $25!

Pinotage is the most widely planted red in South Africa, where it was created in the 1930s. It’s like Pinot on steroids!

2010 Loma Prieta Pinotage, Sierra Ridge Vineyard, Amador Co.,
SALE $25 (Regularly $45; No additional Discounts)
Smoky aromas of coffee brewing over a rustic campfire greet you, along with the background whiff of blueberry and blackberry flapjacks sizzling on a griddle. It bursts onto the palate with a tasty mélange of ripe red berries, caramelized walnut squares and savory red onion jam. It’s packed with plenty of brown sugar, dates and dark licorice, along with an earthy richness that coats the palate. The finish brings back the coffee. Considerably expansive. [330 cases made; 22 months in 75% America (½ new) & 25% French Mercier oak; 14.9% alcohol]

And that’s not all! Come explore the amazing variety of Pinotage we have for your tasting pleasure: Loma Prieta is the premiere producer of this . And we have an excellent selection of whites, including Chardonnay and Sparkling, to whet your whistle ! Ooohlalal!