2018 Ataraxia Pinot Noir
Grown on low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld Shale derived soils, the maritime-influenced climate.
It’s always wanting to ask a question of its drinker, rather than striving to be a statement wine.
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Grown on low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld Shale derived soils, the maritime-influenced climate.
It’s always wanting to ask a question of its drinker, rather than striving to be a statement wine.
The vineyard is situated in the cool climate region of Sondagskloof on the south coast of South Africa. This parcel gives a bright, mineral expression of Semillon with a coated acidity.
The vineyard is situated in the cool region of Sondagskloof on the south coast of South Africa.
This parcel gives a classic expression of Syrah, with typical pepper & clove aromas. This is a very textured wine with fresh tannins & great length.
Redolent of lusciously ripe plums in its youth, it has complex layers of dark cherries, cocoa, cinnamon & toasted hazelnut.
Its appealing sweetness and full-bodied richness are balanced by fresh acidity and a pinch of mixed herbs.
This wine combines notes of sweet cherry, mulberry and blackcurrant flavours combined with a subtle fragrance of spice.
Each component selected for this wine adds wonderful fruit complexity alongside the integration of smooth French oak tannins.
Sweet plums, mulberry and marzipan aromas with a rich mouth feel and a long, smooth finish underlined by liquorice spice and dried peach tones.
Rich, aromatic nose, complimented by lush, juicy fruit. A velvety palate with prominent notes of black and red berries, featuring spicy undertones of cinnamon.
Dense fruit, an integrated presence of wood and great balance.
The Apogée series epitomises the very best expression of terroir from our beautiful vineyards.
It is a vineyard site driven wine that emphasises the subtle differences in altitude, aspect, clonal expression.
The wine shows the dark fruit expression of dark plum, cherry and violet aromas. There is a typical Hemel & Aarde savoury and spice expression of cloves, cracked black pepper and coriander seed. It has a well textured palate and vibrant acidity.
On the nose, floral notes of violets & roses entice along with Christmas spice & plum pudding.
Each sip is deeply rich, with flavours ranging from Kirsch-macerated black cherries to dark chocolate-enrobed hazelnuts.
The wine grabs your attention and keeps it there with its vibrant perfume, prominent red and black fruit and laced with a savory olive brine and sweet leather character.
In Darling you will find tiny vineyards that displays unique characteristics found only in this microclimate. This wine is packed with citrus and lime flavours and has a fresh, zesty finish.
Colour: Light yellow with a tinge of green
Nose: A touch of vanilla with lime and pistachio
Palate: The wine has a hint of oak and fresh acidity with a long lingering finish
The wine shows an array of ripe blue berries, some hints of tobacco/cigar box and pencil shavings on the nose to follow onto the palate with a lengthy finish of spice and well balanced tannins .
A bouquet of dark plums, currants, dark berries, forest floor and kelp with underlying toasted oak notes.
These concentrated flavours follow on the palate and combined with a fine tannin structure, give the wine a rich complex finish.