Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Stony, Clay-rich bokkeveld shale soil
Elevation 330.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 24 February 2023
Grape Clone 60% 115, 30% 113, 10% 777
Vine Age planted 2009 (maiden vintage 2015)
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228 litre
Bottling Date 10 May 2024
Production Details Ridge Pinot Noir hails from a cool, eastern slope in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Maiden vintage 2015. Vineyard planted 2009. Size 1.2 ha. Vineyard yield 5.7 t/ha, 40 hl/ha, 0.75 kg/vine. Maturation: 228 litre, tight grain, French oak, 12 months - 26% 2023, 35% 2022, 9% 2021, 4% 2020, 13% 2019, 13% 2018. Release date April 2025. 577 (of 12) cases produced.
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 96 (MW)
Tim Atkin96 (MW)
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 431, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape, South Africa
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Owner
Hannes and Nathalia Storm
Cellarmaster
Hannes Storm