DESCRIPTION

Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the dry-farmed Artjesvlei vineyard in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, just 7km from the cool Atlantic, with granite-rich soils. Planted to Pinot Noir clone PN777 on Richter 110 rootstock, the vines grow on a 12% south-facing slope at 280m elevation, rooted in ancient granite bedrock and heavier clay seams that preserve moisture through the region’s dry summers. Hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented with ambient yeasts before maturation in 228L barrels (27% new) for 10 months and an additional 4 months in barrel the following summer. Bottled unforced, with a further 12–14 months in bottle before release. Residual Sugar 2.5g/L. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml)

TASTING NOTES

Nose: A lifted, perfumed bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, and wild strawberries unfolds with notes of violets and subtle spice. Hints of blackberry and a quiet earthy nuance reflect both the granite soils and the cool maritime character of the site.

Palate: Fine-boned and quietly expressive, showing delicate red fruit clarity and an almost weightless texture. Silky tannins glide through the palate while a thread of stony minerality adds precision and shape. Savoury undertones provide depth without compromising purity or freshness.

Finish: Long, poised, and beautifully restrained. The lingering red-berry detail is framed by vibrant acidity that brings lift and definition, while refined, powder-fine tannins provide gentle structure. A touch of cool earth and saline freshness echoes the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean, leaving an impression of elegance and understated refinement.

PINOT NOIR RED WINE