Description
CAP MARITIME PINOT NOIR 750ML Cap Maritime wines have been crafted to reflect the cool, windswept vineyard sites that surround the villages of the Cape South Coast.The nose is fresh, inviting and lively, with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry coulis and cotton candy. Subtle whiffs of baking spices add greater complexity. The red and dark berry fruit on the nose follow through with a sappy entry, showing flavours of pomegranate, red liquorice and ripe plum sauce on the palate, with hints of cloves and cedar from well-judged oaking. The wine is juicy, lithe and medium-bodied, with vibrant, zesty acidity and svelte tannins in balance. Cranberries, fresh cherries, and a hint of salinity linger on a sorbet-like, refreshing finish.
We first began producing our Cap Maritime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with vintage 2017, working with vineyards situated within the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Enthusiasm around the brand and wines was palpable, but the appellation had stolen our heart. The search commenced and within two years, in 2019, untouched land was acquired and saw the establishment of Cap Maritime, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The property sits a mere 4km from the ocean and is perched on the north-west face of the valley with views across the hills and the Bot River Lagoon.With vintage 2021, prospect arose to work with fantastic vineyards in the Elgin, Overberg and Walker Bay appellations. From this opportunity, the blending of these selected parcels classified as Cape South Coast origin, our Coastal wines were born.Through these wines, our winemaker Gottfried Mocke, endeavours to bring a youthful accessibility, while remaining true to the house style. His preference to accentuate texture and perfume characters over the opulence of primary fruit, are a hallmark of his wines.Coastal Pinot Noir grapes were handpicked and sorted into small lug boxes, before being transported by refrigerated truck to our winery in Franschhoek. At the winery, a careful triage (selection process) took place, to ensure that only healthy, whole berries were moved to concrete fermentation tanks. Most of the grapes were destemmed, leaving a whole-cluster component of approximately 25% with no additions being made. After spontaneous fermentation, we transferred the juice to 2nd-fill 225L French barrique for a 12-month élevage.
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Suitable for Vegans
Pack size: 750ML
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
Alcohol Type
Wine
Wine Colour
Red
Produce of
Wine of South Africa
Country
South Africa
Net Contents
750ml
