Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir 2023
- Iona Vineyards
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Pinot Noir
€35.95*
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Information about "Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir 2023"
The Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir presents an alluring aroma of floral rose notes intertwined with rich black and red cherries, and a whisper of strawberries and spiced nuances. Its palate offers a juicy and intricate structure, elegantly textured, capped with a long, savory spice finish. Bright acidity and refined, chalky tannins contribute to its powerful presence and exceptional aging potential. A quintessential Pinot Noir showcasing impressive finesse and depth.
The grapes were hand-harvested into small boxes and stored overnight in a cooling chamber. A careful hand selection was made prior to destemming, which occurred without crushing. Subsequently, the berries were cold macerated for 5-7 days before natural fermentation commenced in open fermentation vessels. During fermentation, which took place at a maximum temperature of 28°C, gentle punchdowns or pump-overs were performed by hand as needed.
The wine was then transferred into 500L and 300L French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation took place (20% new wood, the remainder in second, third, and fourth fill). Aging on the lees lasted for 12 months. Subsequently, the wine was racked from the barrels and blended in stainless steel tanks. Before bottling, the wine clarified naturally over two months.
| Main grape varietal: | Pinot Noir |
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| Wine region: | Elgin |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | Tim Atkin 92/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | red wine |
- Tim Atkin 2025: 92 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2021 - Tim Atkin: 93 Punke
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - Tim Atkin: 92 Punkte
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 16-18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2031 |
| Winemaker | Werner Muller, Nik Siimes |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.7 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.5 |
| pH-value | 3.4 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.3 |