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Pinotage pronunciation.
Pinotage is commonly pronounced pee-noh-TAHJ. The final syllable rhymes with the end of Hermitage, which is part of the grape’s name story.
The name combines Pinot from Pinot Noir with the older South African name Hermitage for Cinsaut, the two grapes crossed to create Pinotage.
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Pinotage Pronunciation
Pinotage is commonly pronounced pee-noh-TAHJ. Say the first part like Pinot, then finish with a soft tahj sound. The word blends Pinot with the ending of Hermitage, the older South African name used for Cinsaut.