Aristea Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde, 2019

As the Burgundians say, “ça pinote:” in other words, there is no mistaking this for anything other than Pinot Noir. Translucent ruby in colour, aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry blossom, strawberry jam and vanilla precede a supple juicy mid palate which in turn lead to a savoury spicy finish. It is fine and layered in texture. Grapes were sourced from two selected vineyards at the top of the Hemel-en-Aarde ridge. This is the coolest part of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley with persistent cooling winds causing grapes to ripen a couple of weeks later than other parts of the valley.