Paul Cluver
Elgin Estate Pinot Noir
Elgin, Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
A bit reduced at first, then opening to sour cherries, candy, gaining conolexity. Great acid and length
A bit reduced at first, then opening to sour cherries, candy, gaining conolexity. Great acid and length
Jan 31st, 2023
Vintage 2018 | light colour, cedar, brushwood and a smell of barnyard/stable. Taste a bit one dimensional.
Vintage 2018 | light colour, cedar, brushwood and a smell of barnyard/stable. Taste a bit one dimensional.
Jan 16th, 2021
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Outstanding #pinotnoir from #elgin #southafrica intense aromas of flowers (violets and lavender) and a hint of gunpowder.
Outstanding #pinotnoir from #elgin #southafrica intense aromas of flowers (violets and lavender) and a hint of gunpowder.
Apr 8th, 2020
My first South African Pinot Noir! (From the Elgin Region). Very interesting. Big oak aromas and flavors much of which does burn off. (Barrels heavily charred?) Also violets, charcoal and dark cherry on the nose. Pallet notes more dark cherry and grilled rosemary. Light bodied and mouth watering acidity, but beautifully balanced. Interesting wine.
My first South African Pinot Noir! (From the Elgin Region). Very interesting. Big oak aromas and flavors much of which does burn off. (Barrels heavily charred?) Also violets, charcoal and dark cherry on the nose. Pallet notes more dark cherry and grilled rosemary. Light bodied and mouth watering acidity, but beautifully balanced. Interesting wine.
Aug 22nd, 202017/20 (92/100) Тона поджаренного хлеба и кофе на первом плане; ягоды (малина, клубника) чуть позади. Довольно тельное с умеренной кислотностью и довольно интенсивными, но мягкими по текстуре танинами. Нужно подождать ещё годик. #capewine2018
17/20 (92/100) Тона поджаренного хлеба и кофе на первом плане; ягоды (малина, клубника) чуть позади. Довольно тельное с умеренной кислотностью и довольно интенсивными, но мягкими по текстуре танинами. Нужно подождать ещё годик. #capewine2018
Oct 28th, 2018
Nice minerality and acid to balance the sweetness
Nice minerality and acid to balance the sweetness
Jul 28th, 2018
A bit of tanin's so a bit vinegar to it
A bit of tanin's so a bit vinegar to it
May 26th, 2017
Delicate green, poss steminees, but with soft acidic quality. ..enjoyed before Jiko dinner...with some unoaked RAATS chenin.
Delicate green, poss steminees, but with soft acidic quality. ..enjoyed before Jiko dinner...with some unoaked RAATS chenin.
Jun 24th, 2017