Bouchard Finlayson

Galpin Peak Pinot Noir

8.924 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
Walker Bay , Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.8

Red cherries , tomatoes and oregano .... Medium bodied , soft tannins , crisp acidity . Sweet cherry fruit . A little short at this price . But certainly one of the best South African Pinots .

Red cherries , tomatoes and oregano .... Medium bodied , soft tannins , crisp acidity . Sweet cherry fruit . A little short at this price . But certainly one of the best South African Pinots .

Mar 6th, 2016
Zak Kilson

Dirty but refreshing. A really interesting take on Pinot Noir from South Africa. Reminiscent of mid-range Burgundy

Dirty but refreshing. A really interesting take on Pinot Noir from South Africa. Reminiscent of mid-range Burgundy

Oct 24th, 2014
Tin Tin VZ

#anotheroneescapes #frikkiescellar #ohmyword a true #goosebumpsexperience this time it is a @bouchardfinlayson #bouchardfinlayson #galpinpeak 2015 #pinotnoir in the #hemelenaardevalley #hemelenaarde deep black-red hues, an explosive nose with smokey cherries and then on the palate a very surprising dark plums and smokey strawberries... did not expect that! Velvety smooth - gold on the palate!

#anotheroneescapes #frikkiescellar #ohmyword a true #goosebumpsexperience this time it is a @bouchardfinlayson #bouchardfinlayson #galpinpeak 2015 #pinotnoir in the #hemelenaardevalley #hemelenaarde deep black-red hues, an explosive nose with smokey cherries and then on the palate a very surprising dark plums and smokey strawberries... did not expect that! Velvety smooth - gold on the palate!

Jan 9th, 2018
Riddley Walker

2011 vintage
Мутный, нефильтрованный цвет. В аромате дым, переспелая малина, эстрагон, каперсы, молотый перец, жёлтые специи, мокрый булыжник. Во вкусе кизил, сушеная клюква, вишневый сок, прелая хвоя. Высокая кислотность, мягкие танины. Комплексности, возможно, не хватает, но фактура хорошая и выраженная. Чуть мешают едва ощутимая уксусная летучая кислотность и лёгкий жар на финише.

2011 vintage
Мутный, нефильтрованный цвет. В аромате дым, переспелая малина, эстрагон, каперсы, молотый перец, жёлтые специи, мокрый булыжник. Во вкусе кизил, сушеная клюква, вишневый сок, прелая хвоя. Высокая кислотность, мягкие танины. Комплексности, возможно, не хватает, но фактура хорошая и выраженная. Чуть мешают едва ощутимая уксусная летучая кислотность и лёгкий жар на финише.

Sep 26th, 2015
Gilbert Van Hassel

New work Pinot. Sour cherries, relatively light and turns flat quickly. Light, enjoyable lunch bottle on a sunny autumn day.

New work Pinot. Sour cherries, relatively light and turns flat quickly. Light, enjoyable lunch bottle on a sunny autumn day.

Sep 16th, 2014
Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

8.9

Maciek had this 9 years ago

Maciek had this 9 years ago

Jun 7th, 2015
Bernard Chan

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Jun 3rd, 2014
Georgiy Sorokin

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Mar 19th, 2014
Erik Schneider

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Dec 10th, 2013
Daniel Barragan

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Feb 6th, 2017