2024 Technical Specifications
Region Franschhoek
Sites small block, high-density vines, Franschhoek
Production Details This wine hails from a small block on the estate with high-density vines to produce concentrated flavour from a micro-climate environment. Haute Cabriere describes the 2024 vintage as silky and vibrant.
Tasting Notes
silky, vibrant, concentrated flavour
Food Pairing duck breast, roast lamb with herbs, mushroom risotto, charcuterie
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.35%
Residual Sugar 2.11 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.69 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Franschhoek
Sites single-block vineyard, 0.8 ha, Franschhoek
Vine Age planted 1991
Maceration 12 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228-litre
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details From a tiny block of high-density vines producing a very low yield, the intensity of fruit is outstanding. Hand harvested grapes were fermented on skins for 12 days with pump-overs 3 times per day to extract colour, structure, and aromatics. Maturation occurred for 12 months in 228-litre French oak, evenly split between new and second-fill barrels, producing balanced tannins and ageing potential. The meticulous handling of fruit and oak ensures elegant structure, refined complexity, and a wine capable of long-term cellaring, reflecting both vineyard character and careful craftsmanship.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe plums, red cherries, subtle earthy undertones
Palate: refined tannins, red fruit concentration, gentle spice
Food Pairing duck breast, venison loin, beef carpaccio, roasted red meat with earthy sauces, game birds, mushroom risottos, richly spiced charcuterie dishes
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Franschhoek
Sites single-vineyard block, 0.8 ha, Franschhoek
Production Details Haute Cabriere describes this wine as a tiny single-vineyard Franschhoek Pinot Noir from a 0.8 hectare block with high-density planting. The 2022 vintage earned 93 points from Tim Atkin and is noted for its terroir character, concentration, and structure from new oak.
Tasting Notes
terroir-driven, concentrated fruit, complex, structured, oak influence
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.68 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.34 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 5-8 years
Region Franschhoek
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A selection of single-block vineyards was used to create this Franschhoek Pinot Noir, which was matured for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
plums, red cherries, subtle earthy notes
Food Pairing duck breast, venison loin, carpaccio
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Franschhoek
Production Details High density planting of 1m x 1m means the bunches are small, the berries equally so and the intensity of fruit and flavour rather phenomenal. Complex with new oak, not only adding an outstanding platform to showcase vintage but adding structure to ensure this wine impresses with each sip.
Tasting Notes
intense fruit, complex, oak influence, structured
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 8500
Email
Owner
von Arnim family
Cellarmaster
Tim Hoek