Vibrant pomegranate and wild flower aromas accenting the red cherry and plum tart complexity. Latent power visible through-out an impressive depth. Driven by sleek and well-defined tannins, the wine glides elegantly across the length of the palate, remaining fresh and focused.
Pairs beautifully with the special moments in life – anniversaries, birthdays and family gatherings. Consider a fragrant crab or shellfish risotto, succulent and crispy fried duck breast or a classic Thanksgiving turkey with cranberry sauce.
variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]
winemaker : Chris Albrecht
wine of origin : Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
analysis : alc : 13.45 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 5.4 g/l
type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Moderate and mild winter weather was experienced, with average rainfall, which continued into spring and early summer. These conditions, ideal for slow and even ripening, was interrupted during the middle of December, with the arrival of some refreshing showers. January saw a continuation of dry and cool conditions, coinciding neatly with an earlier maturity of those cultivars that usually ripen first. During the third week of February, however, a massive 80 mm downpour, had set the tone for the rest of the vintage. By the last day of picking, 240 mm had fallen since harvest started. Rigorous selection of only ripe and healthy bunches, proved critical. Most vineyards cropped lower than the long-term average, mostly due to adverse flowering conditions.
in the cellar : A Tête de Cuvée wine is not presented at every vintage – only when the occasionally precarious Hemel-en-Aarde climate allows for perfect Pinot Noir ripening conditions. This bottling is regarded as the most promising wine from the cellar and require maturation to develop its full potential. The winemaker selects individual French oak barrels to compile the chosen components – in this instance only four, of which two were new. Bottled in June 2024.