Sutherland Pinot Noir 2023
Elegant and expressive, the 2023 vintage reveals bright red fruit aromas—think cranberry, raspberry, and ripe cherry—layered with hints of spice and a touch of earthiness. Aged for 9 months in French oak, the palate is finely textured and beautifully balanced, with fresh acidity and supple tannins leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
Food Pairing
Our Pinot Noir pairs well with: BBQ salmon, seared tuna, duck spring rolls, simple pizzas and mixed earthy vegetarian dishes.
All Vintages
R290.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | 100% Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101 – 14 |
| Soil type | Tukulu / Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted 2006 |
| Plant density | 2058 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur pruning |
| Yield | 7 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields but also ensured outstanding quality. |
| Picking date | 6 - 13 February 2023 |
| Grape sugar | 23.3°B |
| Acidity | 6.06 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.43 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Melody |
|---|---|
| Method | De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, pumped into stainless steel tanks, punch downs being done twice a day, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. |
| Wood Maturation | 9 months in barrel. 10% new French oak, balance 3rd and 4th fill barrels. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 2.8 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.52 |
| Total acid | 5.3 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.5 % |
The Current Range
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2024
Sutherland Chardonnay 2023
Sutherland Riesling 2026
Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2026
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2023
Sutherland Grenache 2023
Sutherland Syrah 2022
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2021
Sutherland Lisa Grenache 2021
Sutherland Emily Petit Verdot 2022
Sutherland Sarah Red 2020
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