Takuan von Arnim

Haute Cabrière Reserve Franschhoek Pinot Noir

9.129 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, 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

9.1

Bright exotic fruity cranberry tea. A new world version of savigny les beaune. This will be amazing in 10-15yr.

Bright exotic fruity cranberry tea. A new world version of savigny les beaune. This will be amazing in 10-15yr.

Jan 10th, 2021

8.8

Light and subtle floral. More than a few tannins for structure. Much better than their normal Pinot offering.

Light and subtle floral. More than a few tannins for structure. Much better than their normal Pinot offering.

Aug 1st, 2022

9.0

Balanced. Red cherry. Persistent. Good effort.

Balanced. Red cherry. Persistent. Good effort.

Mar 13th, 2019

9.2

Nice and light.

Nice and light.

Jan 5th, 2019

9.1

Lovely nose, mid weight palate, maybe oak influence a little high at the moment,

Lovely nose, mid weight palate, maybe oak influence a little high at the moment,

Jan 13th, 2018

8.2

I find it a little watery it's not bad really. It's decent red blend.

I find it a little watery it's not bad really. It's decent red blend.

Jul 9th, 2017

8.2

Fruity. Very light. Nice. Not heavy. 2013 vintage.

Fruity. Very light. Nice. Not heavy. 2013 vintage.

May 5th, 2016

8.9

Was the star of the Christmas lunch.

Was the star of the Christmas lunch.

Dec 26th, 2015

9.6

Delicious!!

Delicious!!

Sep 5th, 2015

9.8

Delicious. Complex without assaulting your tongue. Light but plenty of flavor.

Delicious. Complex without assaulting your tongue. Light but plenty of flavor.

Jun 2nd, 2015