Paul Cluver Village Pinot Noir 2024
Franz Haas Pinot Nero Schweizer 2022
Tramin Pinot Nero Alto Adige 2024
Kershaw Wines GPS Series Pinot Noir 2020
Pretty rose petal, red cherry and orange blossom are emphasised by the brightness of aroma. The ripe, fleshy fruit rounds out the mid-palate and the plush texture gives density to the overall structure of this mid-bodied wine. The juicy acidity with cherry skin and crushed velvet tannins are balanced with a presence and depth of fruit. Flavours include dark cherry, red cherry pie crust, clove spice and wild strawberry. All this is capped by a saline undertone that leads to a tapered finish.
The wine rested in barrel for eleven months. A small number of artisanal coopers were selected, all from Burgundy and only French oak was chosen. Importantly, each clone and soil type was micro vinified as separate batches. In 2019 21.8% new oak; 76.1% 228 l and 23.9% 500 l.
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
This wine is very much a sum of its parts, with perfumed cherry characters coming from the Sexton Vineyard, Campari notes from Applejack and Tarraford's mocha and cocoa earthiness under pinning it. It has vibrant red and blue fruits but a lovely underlying earthiness, with white mushrooms, truffles, savoury spice and forest floor characters. An elegant wine with breadth, structure and viscosity on the palate.
Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir 2025
Cuvée Cinéma Pinot Noir 2024 has customary notes of rose, wild strawberry, orange rind, raspberry and sweet spice show early, before a pomegranate quality rises in intensity and depth. The palate reiterates those bright red fruit notes, cut into by the umami of oyster shell and soy. The tannins have a black tea quality, fine and integrated but wonderfully dry. Coiled and taut, this is a vintage that is poised to deliver further pleasures over time.
Chanzy Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Fortunés 2023
The Chanzy Bourgogne Chardonnay "Les Fortunés" 2023 is a fresh, fruity white Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise, known for its balance of finesse and citrus/stone fruit flavors (like peach, melon, lime) with creamy texture, subtle oak, and vibrant acidity, showing excellent terroir expression from vines near Bouzeron, suitable for shellfish or white fish, and representing great value from the respected Maison Chanzy
Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir 2024
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2024
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2024 is produced from a low-vigour, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl/ha and the philosophy of expressing our terroir in our wines – give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of our Pinot noir. This Pinot noir is not overtly fruity, soft and "sweet" and it generally shows hints of that alluring savoury "primal" character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.
95/100 Deano da Vino - fuller, riper and more approachable vintage. Lovely weight and length. Love this vintage!!!
94 Points - Decanter, July 2025
The dramatic Cape Storm of 23/24 September resulted in reduced yields following uneven flowering, although the overall season was a little warmer than the cool 2023. Yet despite all the challenges this Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot noir has lovely spicy notes, combined with fruit ripeness, richness and very fine tannins. Long, lingering aftertaste. High class. Great Aromas.
Beyerskloof Traildust Cape Blend 2022
The Traildust is a crafty blend of grapes created for serving chilled during the Summer seasons. The Pinotage, Cinsault and Pinot Noir provide for a generous amount of red fruit, cherries, and plum. A well-balanced wine with a juicy middle, so well-rounded tannins, and a sweet fruit finish. This wine is best served chilled (14°C) and combines well with Moroccan lamb and Thai curries.
Grapes were picked at optimum ripeness. Made in open fermenters, on the skins for 4-6 days at an average temp. of 26°C. Punching of the cap was done every 2 hours to extract good colour and flavours from the grapes. Aer malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine aged in third-fill French oak barrels for 12 months.
Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2025
Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir 2024
Red plum, cranberry and a flinty, pleasantly reductive note lead a nose that is full of ripe red fruits, the savoury edge of tomato leaf and spice from star anise and nutmeg. The palate is compact, generous and fruit forward, supported by cocoa nibs and a wonderfully sappy tannin structure that elongates the finish.
Storm Vrede Pinot Noir 2022
Storm Vrede Pinot Noir 2022 is a beautifully rich and complex wine that will tantalize the senses with its bold aromas and flavours. This wine is made using only the finest Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Vrede vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa. The wine has a deep garnet colour and exudes bold aromas of dark cherry, pomegranate, and spices. On the palate, it delivers intense flavours of red fruits, earthy notes, and velvety tannins. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lasting impression on the palate. This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, game, or roasted vegetables. It is a must-try for any wine enthusiast looking for a top-quality Pinot Noir.
97 points, Tim Atkin MW
4.5* stars Platter's Guide
