Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale origin with a significant portion of granite in the topsoil and clay throughout
Elevation 700.0 meters
Grape Clone 115, 777
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 2008
Production Details Seven barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. Kaaimansgat Vineyard in Elandskloof Valley, Villiersdorp saw a dry Cape vintage in 2018, leading to tiny grapes with a high grape-to-juice ratio; concentration and intensity are key themes, along with length, fruit intensity, tannin, and integrated acidity.
Tasting Notes
orange rind, toasted cocoa bean, rose hip, cherry, savoury, black cherry fruit, hibiscus, garrigue, umami, roasted chestnuts, velvety firm tannins, balanced acidity
Food Pairing baked goats cheese crotin, French cuisine, white meat, fish, red meat stews, North Indian mild curries, poultry, duck
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94/100
Tim Atkin94/100
Jancis Robinson16.5/20
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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