Paul Cluver

Elgin Estate Pinot Noir

9.03 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Elgin, 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
Victor Charcan

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
Peter van den Besselaar

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
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

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
Ray Vanderhoff

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, 2020
Stanislav Lobanov

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

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
Stacie Maheurin

Nice minerality and acid to balance the sweetness

Nice minerality and acid to balance the sweetness

Jul 28th, 2018
Sarah Oettel

At Salt, South Africa.

At Salt, South Africa.

Apr 12th, 2018
hiro

3日目美味しい🍀

3日目美味しい🍀

Mar 3rd, 2018
Sandra Johnson

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
JeremyC

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