Definition

A type of grape that is grown in South Africa, used to make red wine.

Example

I enjoyed a glass of pinotage with my dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried pinotage wine before?

Yeah, I had a glass at that new restaurant last week.

What did you think of the pinotage?

I really liked it! It had such a unique flavor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pinotage is a hybrid grape variety that originates from the crossing of 'Pinot' (from French, referring to the Pinot grape family) and 'Hermitage' (from French, referring to a specific grape variety, originally from the Hermitage region in the Rhône Valley). The name 'Pinotage' thus combines these two grape varieties, indicating its heritage as a blend of the two.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Pinot' as a type of grape and 'Hermitage' as another grape variety, which together create the unique 'Pinotage' wine.

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