TO really unravel the mystique behind Pinotage, the Cape winelands are naturally the best source for the inspiration. For the journey of discovery will reward one with as much illuminating insight into this South African grape as well as expose one's palate to different styles of wine made from Pinotage. Don't blame yourself if the urge to spit during the tasting experiment diminishes with the increase of the number of estates visited. This is not to say the quality of Pinotage increases correspondingly as the trail hots up but that the conscience tends to get the better of the imbiber over the idea of wastage.