Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $17.95Original ZAR 295.00≈ €15.97 · £13.49 | www.vnl.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.35%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window Enjoy now or within 10 years from vintage
Classification Flagship Range; Wine of Origin Elgin
Region Elgin
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types French
Production Details Harvested by hand, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, with gentle punch-downs following inoculation to preserve their delicate pale-to-medium colour and vibrant fruit flavours. The wine is then aged for nine months in French oak barrels, 22% of which is in new oak barrels. The wine develops subtle layers of complexity and structure while still showcasing the elegant fruit profile that defines our Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red berries, cherries, raspberries, subtle floral notes
Palate: light to medium-bodied, vibrant acidity, bright red fruit, gentle spice, smooth lingering finish, mineral edge
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.77%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window Enjoy now or within 7 years from vintage
Region Elgin
Soil Sandstone, Skalie / nabank soil
Grape Clone PN115A, PN777
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were harvested in February 2020 and fermented in stainless steel tanks, where after careful berry sorting took place. After inoculation the juice was carefully handled with light pump-overs and gentle pressing. Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels (25% New oak).
Tasting Notes
Nose: strawberry, red berries, fine herbal elements, forest floor, earthy character
Palate: well ripened tannins, oak, refined finish
Food Pairing roasted poultry, seared duck breast, mushroom risotto
Sources: www.vnl.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2263256 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Intersection R45 & Klapmuts Road, Simondium, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 874 1611
Email
Owner
Buys family (Dana &
Etienne Buys)
Etienne Buys)
Cellarmaster
Karlin