Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 2020

Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 2020

Winemaking

Walker Bay is synonymous with outstanding Pinot Noir. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity, ushering the development of delicate fruit notes, fine tannin, structure and bright acidity. Grapes were handpicked at optimal potential, followed by bunch and berry sorting. A four-day cold soak encouraged maximum fruit and colour extraction. Using 100% whole berries, it was inoculated, followed by gentle punch-downs twice a day. After alcoholic fermentation, it was pressed, settled, and transferred to a barrel for malolactic fermentation where it was kept prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

This wine is a true impression of a vintage, packed with layers of fruit and intricate flavour nuances that makes you want to go back for more. The wine keeps you on the edge of your seat and surprise with a medley of aromas that includes plum, mulberry, violet and chocolate, with a cool and earthy edge of fennel and dried Origanum.

Analysis

Alcohol: 13.0 %
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.55
Wine of Origin: Walker Bay

Personality

Expect an intriguing wine where the fruit is balanced with an umami character that makes this wine bold in flavour but with the finesse that Pinot Noir is known for. Turkish delight and baking spice suit the soft, creamy tannin and lean acidity with whiffs of violet that announce its cool climate home.