Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 3-6 years
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates February 11-13, 2019
Grape Clone PN9D, PN459 & PN115
Vine Age 1.25 ha = 17 years and 3 ha = 3 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228L barrels
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Details Grapes are hand harvested between 22.8-23.8 balling. 10% whole cluster is added to some tanks for natural fermentation while other tanks are inoculated. Gentle extraction takes place with one pump-over a day and two manual punchdowns. A maximum fermentation temperature of 27C is reached. After fermentation, the wine is pressed and matured in 228L French oak barrels for 10 months. The barrel regime is 20% 1st fill, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 20% 4th fill and 20% 5th fill, tight grain, medium toast.
Tasting Notes
wild berries, red cherries, savouriness, creamy palate, structured tannins, subtle earthiness
Food Pairing wild mushroom soup, crispy duck, barbeque chicken, steak tartare, South African biltong, deep fried camembert and berries
Critics Ratings IWSC: Silver - 2019 vintage
IWSCSilver - 2019 vintage
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 stars - 2019 vintage
MichelangeloGold - 2019 vintage
VeritasSilver Outstanding - 2019 vintage
Gilbert & GaillardGold Medal - 2018 vintage
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt