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Whalehaven Pinot Noir 2019

R270.00

Accessible, complex, and delicate. A medium-bodied Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinot noir. Light red with a typical garnet edge. Aromas of sour cherry, plums, and cranberries develop and evolve further on the palate leaving a long, lingering, and promising fruit finish.

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Description

Accessible, complex, and delicate. A medium-bodied Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinot noir. Light red with a typical garnet edge. Aromas of sour cherry, plums, and cranberries develop and evolve further on the palate leaving a long, lingering, and promising fruit finish.

Additional information

Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Maturation

The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed and cold macerated for 2 days prior to fermentation. Fermentation temperatures were between 22 and 26°C. Malo-Lactic fermentation took place in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French oak barrels. Thereafter the wine was matured in French oak for 12 months, after which it was lightly filtered and bottled.

Food Pairing

Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Pork Roast