Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Granite with a significant portion of clay
Grape Clone 115, 667
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 2006
Production Details First vintage. Four barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein. Domaine des Dieux Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. 2018 was a dry Cape vintage, leading to tiny grapes, a high grape-to-juice ratio, a lean energetic style, great fresh acidity, and fine tannin.
Tasting Notes
red currant, patchouli, rose petals, red cherry, lifted spice, red forest fruit, beetroot earthiness, hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin, balanced acidity
Food Pairing French cuisine, refined Asian cuisine, savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine, savoury vegetarian dishes with beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, white meat, fish, poultry, duck
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 91/100
Tim Atkin91/100
Greg Sherwood94/100
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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