Catherine Marshall Pinot Noir on Sandstone Soils 2022

Seduces with its delicate aromas, complex flavors, and the distinctive influence of sandstone soils

Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)

$61.00

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Red Fruit, Leather / Earthy

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Cape South Coast (Hermanus, Elgin, Walker Bay & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:
Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)

Winemaking:
Vegan Friendly
Crushed, Destemmed, Whole Bunch, and Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Lamb rack, Goats cheese

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Mutton briyani, roast pork belly

Catherine Marshall Wines

What began as a festive three-barrel foot stomp event attended by a handful of friends on a south peninsula beach in 1996 has led to the decision was made in 2007 to source all grapes from mostly cool climate Elgin and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Description

Catherine Marshall Pinot Noir on Sandstone Soils 2021

Grape varietal & region: Catherine Marshall Pinot Noir on Sandstone Soils is a captivating wine that reflects the unique influence of sandstone soils on the expression of Pinot Noir. Crafted by the talented winemaker Catherine Marshall, this wine showcases the delicate and nuanced character of the grape, grown in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa.

Taste profile: Made exclusively from carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes grown on sandstone soils, this wine offers a taste profile that is both intriguing and complex. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and subtle floral notes, accompanied by hints of earth and spice. The palate is beautifully balanced, with flavors of ripe red fruits, elegant tannins, and a touch of minerality, all framed by a vibrant acidity.

Winemaking process: Catherine Marshall employs a meticulous winemaking process to craft this exceptional Pinot Noir. The grapes are handpicked and sorted to ensure the highest quality fruit. The wine undergoes fermentation in small open-top fermenters, allowing for gentle extraction and the preservation of delicate aromas and flavors. It is then aged in French oak barrels, adding layers of complexity and subtle oak influences.

Elegant & Structured Reds

From Barolo to Bordeaux, these wines are steeped in tradition. The style covers a broad spectrum of flavor profiles, but tend to be elegant and structured and can be cellared for a long time.

These wines often have savoury tones of earth, bell pepper, tobacco, cassis, and are often medium to full bodied, with long finish & structured palattes

Malolactic fermentation

MLF is a process that results in reduction in acidity & the production of buttery texture & taste profile, often applied to more bodied styles of red & white wines
While not all creamy whites or rich fruity reds undergo MLF, and can adopt similar profiles from barrel ageing,