Colour: Red
Style: Dry
Country: South Africa
Wine region: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Unit Quantity: 750ml
Wine making:
This wine went through spontaneous fermentation and MLF. This Pinot Noir was fermented in an open top tank with 20% whole bunch split between the top and bottom for different flavour profiles. It spent 10 days post fermentation on the skins for better tannin integration. I used only old French oak barrels on the Pinot Noir and it was in barrel for 10 months before bottling. The use of older barrels is to minimize the effect of the wood and really showcase the site this wine came from. I look for structure and tannin grip from the stalks (this also helps with freshening up the wine).
Description:
Lithe, pliant yet powerful. Solid core of lively red fruit vies with deeper, inky nuance.
