During fermentation both pumping over of the juice and "pigeage" are used, the latter referring to the pushing down of the cap of grape skins into the juice. Burgundian barrels are used for the completion of both alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentation. The wine matures for 12 months in second year 225 liter barriques before finishing in 4,000 liter foudres for a further 6 months.
The nose is complex and typically Pinot Noir with earthy, forest floor scents, mushrooms and a mineral edge. The palate continues both the earthy and mineral theme as well as exhibiting fruit flavours of plums, cherries and dried apricot with mushroom and a spicy leather finish making this a nicely complex red wine.
Recommended food pairings include lamb and venison (serve the wine at about 15/16 degrees C) or rich fish such a salmon or tuna with the wine very lightly chilled at 12 to 14 degrees.
Producer / Vineyard | Vriesenhof |
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Colour | Red Wine |
Vintage | 2011 |
Country | South Africa |
Area | Coastal Region |
Sub Region | Stellenbosch |
Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
Body | Medium |
Bottle Size | Bottle (0.75) |
Label | Perfect |
Wine Closure | Natural Cork |
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Contents | Full |
ABV | 13.5% |
Wine Rating | |
Cardinal's Rating | 90 |
Recommended by | Mark Savage (MW) |
Tissue Wrap Available? | Yes |
Tasting Note Available? | Yes |
Giftbox Available? | Yes |
Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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