variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]
winemaker : Renier van Deventer
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.38 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 5.7 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : 0 wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : This Pinot Noir is a harmonious blend sourced from three distinct cool-climate vineyards. Forty percent comes from the elevated slopes of the Breedekloof Valley, contributing freshness, balance, and a deep purple hue, with an elegant, refined structure on the palate. Another 40% hails from Stellenbosch’s ocean-facing slopes near False Bay, bringing vibrant cherry fruit, bright acidity, and a lingering, expressive finish. The final 20% is sourced from Elim, where south-facing vineyards benefit from cooling ocean breezes from Cape Agulhas, adding savoury depth, crisp minerality, and a subtle touch of umami.
in the cellar : After crushing, the must underwent a 24-hour cold soak at 10°C to enhance colour and aroma extraction. Fermentation followed at temperatures between 22–24°C over eight days, after which the wine was pressed off the skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in seasoned 225L French oak barrels, and the wine was matured for 14 months in third- and fourth-fill barrels to preserve the delicate fruit character and enhance complexity.