Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2021-2031
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 Seven barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. Kaaimansgat Vineyard in Elandskloof Valley, Villiersdorp enjoyed great ripening conditions in 2020, with winds during set leading to extremely tiny berries and a high grape-to-juice ratio. 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, forest bramble, rose hip, earthy aromatics, cocoa, orange rind, red cherry fruit, black cherry fruit, umami, roasted chestnuts, velvety medium-grained 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 Neal Martin: 90/100
Neal Martin90/100
Falstaff International95/100
Christian Eedes91/100
Tim Atkin MW93/100
Greg Sherwood MW93/100
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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