Whalehaven Granite Rock Pinot Noir
R270.00
Description
An olfactory journey to the cool climate terroir of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The earthy sensuality of this iconic Pinot Noir with aromas of deep violet, forest floor and toffee apple enlivens your soul and your glass. Hints of blackberries, succulent ripe plums and blackcurrants titillate the palate. Silky, well-integrated tannins, that will gracefully mature with time.
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Vintage
2017
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Technical Info
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION
The grapes were handpicked in the early morning into 18kg lug boxes at a Balling of 24.1°. Once picked, the grapes were placed in cold storage for overnight cooling at a temperature of 4°C. The following day, the grape bunches were hand-sorted before being de-stemmed and then placed on a vibrating sorting table for berry sorting to ensure only the highest quality. Thereafter, the tank’s cooling system is switched off, allowing for the grapes to warm up naturally before being inoculated with LallemandRC212 yeast at 30g/hl. Once begun, fermentation took 14 days to complete before the wine was pressed and left to settle for two days. Thereafter, the wine was inoculated with MLF bacteria and moved to barrel for Malo-Lactic fermentation. Once complete, the wine is then racked and sulphurated before returning to barrel for a further 9-10 months of maturation before being filtered and bottled
ANALYSIS
pH 3.64 |Total acidity 5.2g/l | Residual sugar 2.8g/l. | Alcohol 14%
Food Pairing
Pinot Noir, with its bright acidity, red fruit flavours, and earthy notes, pairs well with a variety of dishes. Duck, mushrooms, salmon, and pork are classic pairings. It also complements poultry, lamb, and some seafood, particularly those with tomato or cream-based sauces. Cheese, especially brie and goat cheese, and even some charcuterie, can also be enjoyable with Pinot Noir.
