Matured for 12 months in French Oak barrels, this Franschhoek Pinot Noir comes from a tiny single-block vineyard of 0.8 hectares. With dense, small berries, this low-yield wine boasts an incredible intensity of fruit and flavor - A display of nature at its best. Expect characters of plums and red cherries, followed by subtle earthy notes.
Can be matured for 5-8 years.
Can be matured for 5-8 years.
A truly tiny block! Only 0.8 hectares and triangular in shape - this single-vineyard wine is a display of nature at its best.
High density planting of 1m x 1m means the bunches are small, the berries equally so and the intensity of fruit and flavor rather phenomenal. A low yield but worth every drop. Complex with new oak, not only adding an outstanding platform to showcase vintage but adding structure to ensure this wine impresses with each sip.
Winemaker: Tim Hoek
High density planting of 1m x 1m means the bunches are small, the berries equally so and the intensity of fruit and flavor rather phenomenal. A low yield but worth every drop. Complex with new oak, not only adding an outstanding platform to showcase vintage but adding structure to ensure this wine impresses with each sip.
Winemaker: Tim Hoek
Cradled by mountains in the scenic Franschhoek valley, Cabrière is deeply rooted in history. The range of Pierre Jourdan wines produced on the estate honour the memory of French Huguenot Pierre Jourdan, who was granted the land on December 22, 1694. He named his property Cabrière, after the village he had fled from near Avignon, and planted the first vines.
Proprietor Achim von Arnim bought the land for the purpose of producing wine in the Champagne style, called Methodé Cap Classique or MCC in South Africa. An enthusiast whose lust for life is expressed in winegrowing. Achim says simply: “It was as if Cabrière had been waiting for me.”
Achim bought a second property, aptly named Haute Cabrière. The philosophy and speciality is producing wine exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The iconic Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend was a South African first, leading the market in a blend of these varietals.
Currently overseeing the wine-making is 2nd generation Cellar Master, Takuan von Arnim. He shares his father’s philosophy of the importance of terroir and the passion for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Proprietor Achim von Arnim bought the land for the purpose of producing wine in the Champagne style, called Methodé Cap Classique or MCC in South Africa. An enthusiast whose lust for life is expressed in winegrowing. Achim says simply: “It was as if Cabrière had been waiting for me.”
Achim bought a second property, aptly named Haute Cabrière. The philosophy and speciality is producing wine exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The iconic Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend was a South African first, leading the market in a blend of these varietals.
Currently overseeing the wine-making is 2nd generation Cellar Master, Takuan von Arnim. He shares his father’s philosophy of the importance of terroir and the passion for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
