Displaying remarkable finesse, this Pinot Noir delivers an elegant bouquet of vibrant red berries—think raspberry, cherry, and wild strawberry—balanced by earthy undertones of shiitake mushroom and forest floor. A hint of floral perfume, reminiscent of rose petals, adds to its allure, enhancing the wine’s romantic charm.
The cooler ripening period in 2023 and meticulous early harvest lend freshness and precision to the flavors, with a lively acidity that enlivens the palate. Silky, well-integrated tannins provide a gentle structure, allowing the fruit and earthy notes to linger harmoniously on the finish. Each sip reveals depth and subtle complexity, making it a refined expression of Walker Bay terroir in a challenging yet rewarding vintage.
The cooler ripening period in 2023 and meticulous early harvest lend freshness and precision to the flavors, with a lively acidity that enlivens the palate. Silky, well-integrated tannins provide a gentle structure, allowing the fruit and earthy notes to linger harmoniously on the finish. Each sip reveals depth and subtle complexity, making it a refined expression of Walker Bay terroir in a challenging yet rewarding vintage.
100% Pinot Noir. Hand-harvested, 20% whole-bunch, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Matured for another 10 months in 10% new French oak and the rest second and third-fill.
Winemaker: Jean-Claude Martin
Winemaker: Jean-Claude Martin
When in 2002 Jean-Claude (JC) and Carolyn Martin took up the challenge of establishing a winery in a remote corner of the Walker Bay Wine Region, they did so with the courage of their conviction.
The 40 hectares of undulating land on the lofty Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge had never been planted to vines before, but recognizing the vast potential, they set out with tenacity and determination to transform it into a model wine farm.
No easy feat, but then the Swiss-born JC and South African-born Carolyn (née Finlayson) both come from wine pioneering stock spanning at least three generations and two continents!
The 40 hectares of undulating land on the lofty Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge had never been planted to vines before, but recognizing the vast potential, they set out with tenacity and determination to transform it into a model wine farm.
No easy feat, but then the Swiss-born JC and South African-born Carolyn (née Finlayson) both come from wine pioneering stock spanning at least three generations and two continents!
