Savvy wine buys: '00 Montestell Reserve Pinotage

This spicy, full bodied grape is South Africa's unique contribution to the world of wine. It was the result of cross-breeding two varietals, Pinot Noir and Cinsault, and the wine is characterized by being slightly aromatic, with a wild fruitiness and hints of oak. Montestell recently won the prestigious Robert Mondavi Best Winemaker 2001 Award, and this spicy, fruity wine is a perfect example of the genre, at a price that no one is apt to complain about.

Available at Lee's Discount Liquors, $13.99.

-- Max Jacobson

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