Sutherland

Elgin Pinot Noir

8.88 ratings

8.71 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

8.7

Pinot Noir on shale, clone 777 does better in South Africa than Burgundy where it does not ripen very well. Bright red fruit signature of Elgin. Red plum, red cherry, pomegranate, blackberry, pepper, meat, dried herbs, grippy tannins from whole cluster. 9 months in barrel, 15% new French oak. Medium plus acid, elevated tannins, medium finish, full body and fleshy. 13.5% abv.

Pinot Noir on shale, clone 777 does better in South Africa than Burgundy where it does not ripen very well. Bright red fruit signature of Elgin. Red plum, red cherry, pomegranate, blackberry, pepper, meat, dried herbs, grippy tannins from whole cluster. 9 months in barrel, 15% new French oak. Medium plus acid, elevated tannins, medium finish, full body and fleshy. 13.5% abv.

Jan 16th, 2020

8.5

A smoke and forest floor. Quite pleasant, but nothing to get excited.

A smoke and forest floor. Quite pleasant, but nothing to get excited.

Mar 4th, 2022

9.1

Smooth and very enjoyable. A little heavier than most Pinots but recommend it.

Smooth and very enjoyable. A little heavier than most Pinots but recommend it.

Dec 3rd, 2019

8.9

Lee had this 9 months ago

Lee had this 9 months ago

Aug 8th, 2023

Timmer McCarthy

8.9

Timmer had this 2 years ago

Timmer had this 2 years ago

Apr 4th, 2022

9.0

Merrick had this 2 years ago

Merrick had this 2 years ago

Mar 30th, 2022

9.5

Marcus had this 6 years ago

Marcus had this 6 years ago

Apr 29th, 2018

8.1

Olivier had this 7 years ago

Olivier had this 7 years ago

Oct 29th, 2017