
But are WINE now about to revive the competition?
In the latest issue (May 07), it is noticeable that the magazine twice makes a point of stating that the competition was only 'suspended'.
Editor Fiona McDonald, in an editorial entitled 'All is Forgiven', writes "I am excited by Pinotage nowadays - and I know my colleagues are too. In the past six weeks or so the most exciting wines I have tasted have been Pinotage or Pinotage-based in a variety of styles and from a range of producers. From young fresh and fruity wines, to serious wooded ones, fantastically refreshing Rose and also wonderful MCC sparkling wines which is 80% Pinotage."
And Christian Eedes does an about turn when he writes that "Pinotage may still be South Africa's trump card."
Kanonkop 2004 is given 4.5 stars in the tasting while 8 other Pinotages are awarded 4 stars.
From those of us who kept the faith -- welcome back :)
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