David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2021

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 : 13.27 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 6.0 g/l  va : 0.85 g/l  so2 : 68 mg/l  fso2 : 20 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

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
Soil Type: Bokkeveld shale and Hutton

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.

20 % New French Oak
40% each 2nd and 3rd Fill French Oak – Medium Toast

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