2024 Radford Dale Vinum Pinot Noir

This Pinot noir comes from three Pinot Noir vineyards, on either side of Elgin. From sites in Stellenbosch & Botriver, we have a fleshier expression of Cape Pinot which is showing hints of a welcome darker fruit character.  The mature Stellenbosch vineyards are east facing with soils of deep and clay-rich Clovelly and rocky, free-draining granite. This vineyard is picked earlier to retain the acidity and balance. The Botriver vineyards are 18 years old, north facing, and consisting of Burgundian clone 115.

The berries were co-fermented, using natural ferments and whole berries are lifted into the tanks and use gravity to place them in uncrushed and carry out 100% whole-berry fermentation and a gentle extraction, with the berries gently basket pressed subsequently for pure and fine tannins.

Tasting note: Medium ruby, with a crimson rim. Strawberry and black cherry with subtle clove notes that typify the variety. Engaging notes of fresh berries and dark plums add immediate appeal. The medium palate shines with a satin texture and beautifully refined tannin, leading to a long finish, leaving pleasant echoes of raspberry and plums on the palate.