Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.68 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Soil Decomposed granite, Saprolite clay, Quartzite inclusions
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation Northwest
Grapes Picked February 22, 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.9°
Grape Clone PN 115
Vine Age planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Stainless Steel Tank
Pressing Method Whole Cluster, Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L
Sulfites 80.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Processed and gravity fed into small open top fermenters to ensure gentle cap submersion during fermentation. 65% of production was fermented with selected yeast strains and the remaining 35% was left to run wild with native yeast strains. Gentle punch downs when required. Gently pressed at 1°B and left to ferment dry in stainless steel tank. Kept in 228L French oak barrels for 3 months before racked and returned to same barrels for a further 8 months. 33% new wood. This wine was made from a single vineyard planted in ancient, decomposed granite soils with quartzite and clay inclusions. The cool conditions during ripening, derived from the South Atlantic Ocean, makes this not only a spectacularly beautiful site but also ideal for noble varietals such as Pinot Noir. Picked at optimal ripeness, minimum interference by the winemaker gave the wine the opportunity to reflect its terroir in an honest way. This wine is a true representation of Pinot Noir from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Strawberries and cherries with a sense of salinity on the nose adding to the complexity and pureness. Vibrant density and structure paired with elegant tannins provide a long finish to the wine.
Malic Acid 2.81 g/L
Tasting Notes
strawberry, cherry, salinity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, 7201, South Africa
Phone
+27 78 349 5402
Email
Owner
Frederik and Céline Hasher
Cellarmaster
Natasha Williams