Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir

0.75L | 14.0%

16 , 9 5

Pinot Noir

Benguela Cove

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Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2031

Past peak After 2031

Aromas

Red fruit Plums Mulberries Violets Chocolate Fennel Dried oregano Turkish delight Cake spices

Food Pairing

Duck Salmon Mushroom dishes Turkey

Vintage Report

The 2023 harvest in South Africa is characterized by excellent quality with a score of 90 points. The wines are described as still young and tannic, indicating good aging potential.

This Pinot Noir from Benguela Cove perfectly showcases what Walker Bay has to offer. This red wine is bursting with fruit and complex flavor nuances, leaving you craving the next sip. Thanks to its perfect location near the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even further at night. Ideal for very ripe, complex grapes.

Strict selection of Pinot Noir grapes

Benguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay sub-region, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie. The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked at peak ripeness, followed by rigorous sorting of the bunches and berries. Upon arrival at the winery, a four-day cold soaking period follows to extract maximum color and flavor nuances. Ten percent of the grapes ferment as whole bunches, the rest as whole berries. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for a further 10 months in French oak barrels, 30 percent of which are new wood.

What does the Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir taste like?

The Benguela Cove Pinot Noir empties bright red in the glass with a rich palette of aromas of red fruit, plums, mulberries, violets, and chocolate. This is complemented by fennel and dried oregano. The palate offers layers of fruit and complex flavor nuances. Flavors of Turkish delight and spice, wrapped in soft, creamy tannins with a hint of violets. It is powerful yet retains the finesse we expect from Pinot Noir. This wine pairs well with both savory and sweet dishes.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Walker Bay
Land	South Africa
Producer	Benguela Cove
Varietal(s)	Pinot Noir
Oak aging	Yes, 10 months in French oak barrels, 30 percent of which is new wood
Ideal serving temperature ?	14° - 16°C