Edgebaston Pinot Noir 2017

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson

Main Variety - Pinot Noir

Alcohol - 13.92 %vol

pH - .

RS - 1.2 g/l

Total Acid - 5.6 g/l

Volatile Acidity - 0.81 g/l

SO2 - 83 mg/l

Free SO2 - 19 mg/l

Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Accolades

Pinot Noir 2017
-NWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wines - Double Gold

Pinot Noir 2015
-Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
-88 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar

Pinot Noir 2013
-Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
-89 points: eRobert Parker
-Gold: Vitis Vinifera

Pinot Noir 2012
-Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter

Pinot Noir 2011
-Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter
-International Wine Challenge 2012 – Bronze Medal

Tasting Notes

A fresh, modern, New World style with a nod to the complexity of Burgundy. This Pinot Noir shows ripe, fresh Raspberry, Strawberry and Vanilla notes on the nose. The palate has a touch of minerality and earthiness layered below the fresh, clean fruit.

Ageing Potential

The wine shows wonderful, youthful drinkability with the potential to age well for 3-5 years.

Blend Information

100% Pinot Noir

In The Vineyard

Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region (Stellenbosch / Tulbagh)
Soil Type: Various from sandy gravel to shale

About The Harvest

Harvest Date: February to April 2017

In The Cellar

Sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch and one high in the Tulbagh mountains, the bunches were hand sorted and de-stemmed. Fermentation in 3000 litre tanks. 2 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins. Maturation period, 10 months in 300 litre barrels.
50 % New French Oak - Nevers, Allier - Medium Toasted
50% 2^nd Fill French Oak - Medium Toast

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Edgebaston Pinot Noir 2017	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
Edgebaston Pinot Noir 2015	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
Edgebaston Pinot Noir 2013	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir