Meerendal - Pinot Noir, Cape Town, South Africa (2019)

TASTING NOTES

Sara d'Amato, Wine Align: "An elegant pinot noir from Cape Town produced in an old world inspired style. Delicate tannins and refreshing tension are exhibited on the palate. Featuring notes of leather, plum, red cherry, tilled earth and a hint of sandalwood. Memorable length."

This wine has a great tension between quite a sweet-fruited core and a dry, savoury and wet earth finish. 

Meerendal’s wine heritage started in 1702 when sixty thousand vines were planted.

The Estate has a unique cool climate location with fertile and predominately clay soils. The variety of elevations and orientations of the landscape, close proximity to the ocean with constant winds and a Mediterranean climate makes the terroir ideal for cultivation of grapes.

The current Meerendal Cellar dates back to 1943 when twenty open concrete fermentation tanks and concrete storage tanks were built. While these are still in use, the cellar now boasts modern stainless steel tanks and winemaking equipment, blending tradition with innovation.