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The tasting |
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Bright ruby red. |
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Delicate aromas of black cherry and raspberry underscored by notes of rose and orange peel. |
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A full and subtle palate combining finesse and lightness, accompanied by lively, energetic acidity. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve at 14–16°C. |
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Roast beef in puff pastry, traditional eggs meurette, rack of lamb with thyme and rosemary. |
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From now until 2031 |
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The estate and the wine |
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Hannes Storm is a leading name in South African wine, working with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the limestone and granite soils of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, just 120 km from Cape Town. This ultra-boutique, high-precision estate is deeply inspired by the Burgundian model—in its approach to site selection, exacting élevage, and tiny production volumes.
The style is just as refined: pure, elegant, and meticulously crafted. A hidden gem for lovers of truly great wines. |
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Sourced from granite-rich parcels in the northern part of the valley, the 2021 Ignis Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Red is a focused, energetic wine with beautiful balance. Elegant notes of black cherry, raspberry, and rose intertwine with subtler hints of orange peel and tea, creating a layered aromatic profile.
The structured tannins—shaped by aging in French oak barrels—provide depth and grip, delivering a Pinot Noir that’s both refined and full of character. A remarkably savoury, expressive wine.
Rated 94+/100 by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and 96/100 by James Suckling. |
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Hand harvested. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Destemming and cold maceration for 10 days. Aged for 11 months in 228L French oak barrels, 24% of which are new. |
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AWARDS |
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94+/100 by Robert Parker. |
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