Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.43%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir90%
Region Elgin
Soil Bokkeveld shale, Clay
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation North/South On Northeast, Northwest/Southeast On South Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates February 24 - March 22, 2022
Grape Clone 667, 777, 113, 115, PN5
Vine Age 2-32 years
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tanks, French Oak Barrels, 5000 Litre Wooden Vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5000 litre wooden vats
Production Details The growing season consisted of moderate day temperatures and cool night temperatures. Harvesting of Pinot noir started on February 24th and finished on March 22nd. Picking took place in the early hours of the morning and grapes were stored in cold storage overnight before processing. For the Village Pinot noir, vineyards that have not yet reached full maturity are selected, as young vineyards tend to show more varietal character. Extensive individual berry sorting was done by hand prior to destemming without crushing. Whole berries were transferred without pumping to fermentation tanks, followed by cold maceration at 12°-14° Celsius for 5-6 days. After cold maceration, fermentation started spontaneously with some batches inoculated with selected strains of Burgundian yeast. The skin cap was punched through by hand at least 3 times per day during fermentation. After completion of fermentation and pressing, the wine was transferred to older French oak barrels and 5,000 litre wooden vats for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The wine is matured in French oak for 9 months to add complexity and silkiness. Production: 11,400 cases (x6). Release date: April 14, 2023.
Tasting Notes
red fruits, ripe cherries, poached ripe plums, soft edges
Food Pairing rosemary and mustard infused lamb, Asian style fish dishes, vegetarian lentil burgers
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Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger