Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window Three to six years
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates February 4-15, 2020
Grape Clone PN9D, PN459 and PN115
Vine Age 1.25 ha - 17 years; 3 ha - three 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 B. 10% whole clusters are added to some tanks for natural fermentation while other tanks are inoculated. Gentle extraction takes place with one pumpover 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 strawberries, brambleberries, cranberries, parma ham, black olives, bruised rosemary, wet earth, wet tealeaf, white pepper, rhubarb tartness
Food Pairing poultry, charcuterie, brie, grilled game fish, mild spicy foods, roasted meats, vegetable dishes, simple pasta dishes
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide: 4.5 stars - 2020 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars - 2020 vintage
Tim Atkin Report92 points - 2020 vintage
Michelangelo AwardsDouble Gold - 2020 vintage
International Wine & Spirit CompetitionSilver - 2019 vintage
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt