Red Fruit and Pepper / Spice, Smokey
BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: 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
Turkey, mushroom risotto
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Grape varietal & region: Catherine Marshall's Pinot Noir on Clay Soils 2020 is a vibrant and elegant wine from the cool climate region of Elgin in South Africa. The grapes are grown on the clay-heavy soils of the vineyard, which impart a unique minerality and depth to the wine.
Taste profile: The nose is full of red fruit aromas, including cherries and raspberries, with a hint of smokiness and spice. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced with silky tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
Winemkaing process: The grapes were hand-picked and sorted before undergoing a cold maceration for five days. Fermentation took place in small batches with wild yeast, with manual punch-downs and pump-overs to ensure maximum extraction of flavor and color. The wine was then aged in 100% French oak barrels for 11 months, of which 20% were new barrels.
