David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2018

A fresh, modern, New World style with a nod to the complexity of Burgundy. This Pinot Noir shows ripe, fresh Raspberry, Strawberry and Vanilla notes on the nose. The palate has a touch of minerality and earthiness layered below the fresh, clean fruit. 


variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]
winemaker : David Finlayson
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.69 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : .  ta : 5.9 g/l  va : 0.80 g/l  so2 : 106 mg/l  fso2 : 28 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS

Pinot Noir 2017
-NWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wines - Double Gold

Pinot Noir 2015
-Platter Guide 2015:  4 Star Platter
-88 points:  Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Pinot Noir 2013
-Platter Guide 2015:  4 Star Platter
-89 points:  eRobert Parker
-Gold:  Vitis Vinifera

Pinot Noir 2012
-Platter Guide 2014:  4 Star Platter

Pinot Noir 2011
-Platter Guide 2013:  4 Star Platter
-International Wine Challenge 2012 - Bronze Medal

ageing : The wine shows wonderful, youthful drinkability with the potential to age well for 3 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region (Stellenbosch / Tulbagh)
Soil Type: Various from sandy gravel to shale

about the harvest: Harvest Date: February to April 2018

in the cellar : 

Sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch and one high in the Tulbagh mountains, the bunches were hand sorted and de-stemmed. Fermentation in 3000 litre tanks. 2 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins. Maturation period, 10 months in 300 litre barrels.
Wood Elevation: 50% New French Oak - Nevers, Allier - Medium Toasted, 50% 2nd  Fill French Oak - Medium Toast

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