David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2019

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson
Main Variety - Pinot Noir
Alcohol - 14.88 %vol
pH - .
RS - 3.5 g/l
Total Acid - 5.6 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.85 g/l
SO2 - 68 mg/l
Free SO2 - 20 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
Soil Type: Bokkeveld shale and Hutton

About The Harvest

Harvest Date: February 2019

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.

20 % New French Oak

40% each 2nd and 3rd Fill French Oak – Medium Toast



Other Vintages

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David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2022 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2021 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2020 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2019 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2018 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2012 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2011 David Finlayson Pinot Noir
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