Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.76%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Elgin
Soil Bokkeveld shale rich in clay
Elevation 430.0 meters
Orientation Ssw
Harvest Dates 15-25 Feb
Grape Clone PN114, PN115, PN459
Vine Age planted 2001
Production Details Made from a selection of vineyards found high up along the Groenlandberg, this wine is made to truly represent the vintage and the terroir in which it is grown. Cool, whole-bunch ferments with gentle punch downs and a consistent approach to French oak maturation allow one to truly experience wine grown in a very special place. Even though the 2018 vintage was relatively hot and dry across the Cape, Elgin experienced one of the best vintages in the last few years. The dry conditions gave balanced canopies and more exposed fruit, creating very good concentration and ripe flavours. The clay soils and cold nights of Elgin made sure that the vines did not endure too much stress. The result was Pinot Noir with ripe and supple tannins but freshness on the finish, accessible early on but with typical Elgin ageing potential.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Oak Avenue, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2510
Email
Owner
Viljoen Family