Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Granite with a significant portion of clay
Elevation 700.0 meters
Production Details Seven barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. 2017 was a dry Cape vintage with great grape quality and more aromatics than 2016, showing depth of flavour, intensity, and structure.
Tasting Notes
orange rind, rose hip, cherry, plum, savoury, red cherry fruit, hibiscus, nutmeg spice, moist mushrooms, garrigue, velvety firm tannins
Food Pairing baked goats cheese crotin, French cuisine, white meat, fish, red meat stews, North Indian mild curries, poultry, duck
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes: 91/100
Christian Eedes91/100
Tim Atkin92/100
Wine Enthusiast91/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Waterval Farm, Stanford, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 228 3116
Email
Owner
Jessica Saurwein
Cellarmaster
Jessica Saurwein