Pinotage Pinotage Overall Impression Pinotage has become a popular varietal but has not always been well received. Managing yields, fermentation temperatures, and using French and American oak has led to production of easy to drink wine with good depth and tannins with a fruity nose. Yeast Strain to Use: 4021 Dry White/Sparkling View Strain 4946 Bold Red/High Alcohol View Strain