Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.54
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 Three to six years
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates February 17, 2022
Grape Clone PN9D, 459 and 115
Vine Age 1.25 ha = 18 years and 3 ha = 4 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. Of the fruit, 15% whole clusters are added to some tanks with natural fermentation taking place, 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 transferred to 228L French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation is completed. Maturation lasts 10 months with 20% each of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th fill tight-grain barrels with a medium toast.
Tasting Notes
ripe red berries, cherries, black plums, sage, damp strawberry patch, salted black olives, rhubarb tartness, salty, savoury
Food Pairing classic French onion soup, rare roast fillet with tangy horseradish sauce, simple pasta with roasted baby tomatoes, fresh basil and feta, coal-roasted game fish, seared tuna, strong matured cheeses, parmesan, gruberg from Klein River
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin Report: 92 points - 2020 vintage
Tim Atkin Report92 points - 2020 vintage
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits AwardsDouble Gold - 2020 vintage
International Wine & Spirit CompetitionSilver - 2019 vintage
International Wine Challenge (Tranche 2)Silver - 2018 vintage
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt