Technical Specifications
Region Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Soil Round pebbles on the soil surface with underlying decomposed granite
Elevation 220.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 26.7 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 14 February 2023
Grape Clone 35% 115, 32% 667, 33% 777
Vine Age planted 2008 (maiden vintage 2012)
Oak Aging 12 months
Barrel Size 228L
Bottling Date 10 May 2024
Production Details Ignis Pinot Noir from a northern slope in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Organically farmed vineyard, 2.38 ha, 3.83 t/ha, 26.70 hl/ha, 0.85 kg/vine, 759 (of 12) cases produced. Maturation: 228 litre, tight grain, French oak, 12 months with 28% 2023, 33% 2022, 23% 2021, 12% 2020, 4% 2019 barrels.
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 96 (MW)
Tim Atkin96 (MW)
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 431, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape, South Africa
Email
Owner
Hannes and Nathalia Storm
Cellarmaster
Hannes Storm