Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2022-2030
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 10 barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. Kaaimansgat Vineyard in Elandskloof Valley, Villiersdorp delivered an excellent vintage with ideal conditions for set and ripening. Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, cold-soaked, spontaneously fermented, and underwent post-fermentation maceration until the tannins were optimal, followed by 10 months in French oak barrels made up of new and older barrels.
Tasting Notes
mixed red berry fruit, dark berry fruit, rose hip, lifted cocoa, orange rind, red cherry fruit, black cherry fruit, umami, roasted chestnuts, silky 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, Vinous.com: 92/100
Neal Martin, Vinous.com92/100
Tim Atkin MW95/100
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za94/100
Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com16.5/20
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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