Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2020-2030
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, 667, 777
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 2008
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L barrels
Production Details Five barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. Kaaimansgat Vineyard in Elandskloof Valley, Villiersdorp saw another dry Cape vintage in 2019, resulting in tiny grapes, a high grape-to-juice ratio, intensity of fruit and tannin, and integrated acidity. Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, cold-soaked, spontaneously fermented, and underwent post-fermentation maceration until the tannins were optimal, followed by a minimum of 10 months in French oak barrels made up of new and older barrels.
Tasting Notes
red cherry, black cherry, rose hip, earthy savoury aromatics, cocoa, orange rind, hibiscus, umami, roasted chestnuts, velvety tannins, balanced acidity
Food Pairing baked goats cheese crotin, French cuisine, North Indian mild curries, Asian-style dishes, fish, red meat stews, poultry, duck
Critics Ratings David Swingler (Platter's): 93/100
David Swingler (Platter's)93/100
Tim Atkin94/100
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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