Cap Maritime Pinot Noir - Boekenhoutskloof

With the Boekenhoutskloof Cap Maritime Pinot Noir comes a first-class red wine in the glass. In this it reveals a wonderfully dense, light red color. Swiveling the glass, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. The first nose of Cap Maritime Pinot Noir flatters with nuances of blueberries, black currants and mulberries. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as black tea, cocoa bean and gingerbread spice.

The Boekenhoutskloof Cap Maritime Pinot Noir presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine enthusiast. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, but round and smooth. Due to its concise fruit acidity, the Cap Maritime Pinot Noir presents itself wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this good storable red wine from the Coastal Region winegrowing region finally inspires with considerable length. Hints of mulberry and black currant are again evident.

Vinification of the Boekenhoutskloof Cap Maritime Pinot Noir

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, Pinot Noir. For this exceptionally powerful varietal wine of Boekenhoutskloof only first-class grapes were brought in. After the hand harvest, the grapes arrive at the winery by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in large wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Cap Maritime Pinot Noir from Boekenhoutskloof

This red wine from South Africa is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or boeuf bourguignon.

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