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Our Pinot Noir has a smooth silky texture, followed by mild tannins that deliver structure and complexity. This is a generously fruit-driven wine with a great balance of harmony of acid and fruit.
Pinot Noir’s reputation as an ephemeral variety is under review. A combination of experience, technology and climate change has brought less winemaker’s heartbreak with this fastidious, thin-skinned variety. But when you get it right, many regard it as the most rewarding, yet haunting, red wine.
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Preservation of fruit to retain the pure and delicate character of Pinot Noir was a focus for me with the 2019 harvest. Complex yet delicate fruit provides a full spectrum of cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry flavours with bright acidity and silky tannins. Light floral notes are complemented by a touch of oak, perfecting the wine with pleasant earthy almond character.
Pinot Noir 2018
SA Young Wine Show 2018 – National Winner
SA Young WIne Show 2018 – Regional Winner
Pinot Noir 2015
Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2017 – 88 points
Pinot Noir 2013
John Platter Guide 2017 – 3.5 stars
John Platter Guide 2016 – 3.5 stars
Pinot Noir 2012
John Platter Guide 2015 – 3 stars
John Platter Guide 2014 – 3 stars
Pinot Noir 100%
February 2019
Alc. 14% R.S. 2.2g/l T.A. 5.4g/l pH 3.46
Hand-picked and sorted, these grapes fermented under cool conditions in small open top stainless steel tanks, with minimal intervention.
Pressed off early into 40% new and 60% 2nd fill 225L French Oak barrels, the wine was matured for 11 months before final blending and bottling.
August 2019
“Preservation of fruit to retain the pure and delicate character of Pinot Noir was a focus for me with the 2019 harvest. Complex yet delicate fruit provides a full spectrum of cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry flavours with bright acidity and silky tannins. Light floral notes are complemented by a touch of oak, perfecting the wine with pleasant earthy almond character.”
Johnnie Calitz
The palate has fine grained tannins, making this wine a perfect partner for duck, goat’s milk cheese, salmon and line fish.
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