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Cirrus Pinot Noir 2021

R377.00

Region: Ceres

Tasting note:

Distinctive raspberry and strawberry aromas jump out of the glass, with layers of fennel and pepper. Light and refreshing, the red fruit brings juiciness to the palate, balanced by silky tannins. Notes of smoky cedar and a backbone of pepper spice, with a light, dry finish.

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Cirrus Wines, named after the wispy atmospheric clouds, are wines made with fruit from high altitude vineyards in the Witzenberg mountains on the Ceres Plateau. The Pinot Noir 2021 marks the second vintage of wines made from this unique vineyard on Rietfontein farm owned by Jean Engelbrecht (owner of Rust-en-Vrede in Stellenbosch).
At an altitude of 1026m above sea level, the moderate summers, snowy winters and intense solar rays create an environment that produces Pinot Noir expressive of this landscape and terroir.
Ceres Plateau has a moderate Mediterranean climate, with the high altitude playing a dominant role in fruit development. Care is taken to gently handle the grapes in the cellar to preserve the unique characteristics provided by the soil, altitude, and climate. Gentle punch downs and pump-overs are performed during fermentation to extract ripe tannins and colour from the relatively thin skins of the Pinot Noir berries.
To express this special site 70% whole berries, 30% whole clusters and older large barrels were used for maturation.