Whalehaven Earthscape Reserve Pinot Noir 2021
R405.00
Description
An exceptional, limited production Pinot Noir that displays a youthful colour with top notes of Bulgarian rose petals, a raspberry core with underlying hints of honey and redcurrants. The tannins are silky soft with a plush mouthfeel, leading to a finish accentuated by a bright splash of pleasant acidity. Warm cedar notes soften the red cherry backbone.
The Reserve Series is the ultimate barrel selection of Whalehaven, which is an expression of the winemaker’s expertise in meticulously tasting and evaluating each barrel to identify those that offer standout aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation. Coopers used were Francois Freres and Tremeaux.
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Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Technical Info
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION
The grapes were handpicked in the early morning on 4th February 2020 into 18kg lug boxes at a Balling of 23°. Once picked, the grapes were placed in cold storage for overnight cooling at a temperature of 8°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 Rubino Extra yeast at 30g/hl. Once begun, fermentation took 11 days to complete before the wine was pressed and left to settle for two days. Thereafte,r 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 3.57 | Total acidity 5.2g/l | Residual sugar 2.1g/l. | Alcohol 14%
Food Pairing
Whalehaven Reserve Pinot Noir, with its bright acidity and red fruit flavors, pairs well with a variety of dishes. Consider options like duck, salmon, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, or even a creamy pasta dish. It also complements lighter meats like pork, lamb, and turkey, as well as certain cheeses such as brie and goat cheese.
