Elegant, red‑fruited Pinot Noir from Hemel‑en‑Aarde Ridge by Berene Sauls’ Tesselaarsdal; 9.5 months in French oak, 13.04% abv, focused and refined.
The vineyards are sustainably farmed, and all fruit is hand-harvested from high-altitude sites in the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, undergoing a gentle cold soak before spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts. Fermentation takes place in small open-top fermenters with minimal intervention and gentle punch-downs. The wine is matured in French oak barrels (20% new) for around 9 months, allowing a subtle integration of oak without overshadowing the purity of fruit. Bottling is done with minimal fining and filtration, preserving the delicate expression and elegance of Pinot Noir from this unique coastal terroir.
