Paul Cluver Pinot Noir

Paul Cluver Pinot Noir is a beautiful garnet hue. The nose is a combination of pepper and red berry, wild mushroom, wild berry compote with a slight meatiness. The palate is a continuation of all of these aromas, with the addition of a minerally, star anise spice character. As usual, it is well structured and poised with a tantalising mineral core.

Country: South Africa
Region: Cape South Coast
Subregion: Elgin
Vintage: 2018
Colour: Red
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Fruits of the forest
Drink With: Game birds, venison, roast beef or hard cheeses

Winemaker Andries Burger believes that the essence of a great Pinot Noir is the purity of fruit and the structure of the wine. At Paul Cluver, almost a third of the estate's total plantings are Pinot Noir and the influence of Burgundy can be seen in the both the vineyard and the winery.