Ghost Corner Pinot Noir 2018

A beautifully crafted Pinot noir with prominent red fruit of ripe cherries and sweet raspberries with an undertone of earthy, mushroom nuances. A silky palate with berries and delicate oak components following through.

To be enjoyed on its own, but well paired with a mushroom soup or crispy duck and chicken dishes.

variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Cederberg
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter Guide’20: 4.5* – 2018 vintage
IWC Tranche’20: Silver – 2018 vintage
IWSC’20: Bronze – 2018 vintage
Michelangelo awards’20: Gold – 2018 vintage
John Platter Guide/21: 4,5* – 2018 vintage
SAWi Awards '18 - Grand Gold: 93.1 – 2017 vintage
Sommelier Wine Awards '20: Commended – 2017 vintage
Old Mutual Wine Trophy '19: Silver – 2017 vintage
Platter's Wine Guide '19: 4.5 stars – 2017 vintage
Tim Atkin '17: 89 points – 2016 vintage

ageing : A wine to be aged for another 3 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age of vines: 14 years
Vineyard Area 1.2
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: PN9D, PN459 & PN115

about the harvest: Harvest date: 05 - 11 February 2016, each clone picked separately
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested pinot noir 23° - 25.5° B
Yield per Ha: 8 t/Ha

in the cellar : 1 day cold soaking in open fermenter, fermentation starts naturally, then inoculated with selected burgundy yeast, 2 pump overs and 2 punch downs done daily during peak fermentation, maximum temperature 28°C, near the end of fermentation little to no pump overs, only punch downs; Barrel maturation in Burgundy coopers for 10 months, 20% new oak, 2nd fill 20%, 3rd fill 30% & 4th fill 30%, 228l French oak barrels

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