j has taken the unusual step of blending pinot noir with pinot meunier, which is not so strange, but also with pinotage, which is practically unheard of. the addition of the latter certainly makes the wine darker, heavier and more tannic than it ordinarily would be. it also brings an earthiness to pinot's vibrant cherries. it's an oddball, but a charming one to drink with rich winter stews.
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