What are some unique grape varieties native to South Africa?

A native grape species of South Africa, Pinotage, probably is the most known cultivar; it was produced back in 1925 as a cross of the Italian Pinot Noir and the French Cinsaut. This peculiar grape variety tends to offer a full-bodied wine that has deep dark fruit, spice, and earth aromas, paired with an exceptional smoky note. As Pinotage still bears the pride of being the flagship grape of South Africa, other obscure local varieties become the source of interest, such as Hanepoot (Muscat of Alexandria) and Cape Riesling (Crouchen Blanc which are brought into being as a range of aromatic white wines.