A superb white wine from South Africa made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Yes, you read that right: a red grape and a white wine? Winemaker Takuan is a much-loved winemaker throughout South Africa, known for his courage and achievements. Because yes, this isn't your everyday glass of wine, but it is incredibly delicious.
This impressive winery was founded in 1694 when the French Huguenot Pierre Jourdan acquired a farm in Franschhoek. He named it Cabriere, after his hometown in the south of France. The winery has been owned by Achim von Arnim since 1982 and is now among the absolute top in South Africa. A wonderful range of challenging wines is produced here, from velvety whites and refined reds to surprisingly sweet wines.
Only the best juice for Haute Cabriere wines
The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes originate from the Western Cape, specifically in Franschhoek. The beautiful vineyards are situated in prime locations and receive the utmost attention from winemaker Takuan. The finest bunches are harvested by hand and gently pressed, ensuring only the finest juice reaches the bottle. This wine is also known as "Still Champagne" because the blend is identical to that of a Champagne bottle. Haute Cabriere was the first to discover this and, with all its expertise, has managed to achieve a beautiful interplay between the red Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the bottle.
Enjoy a phenomenal glass of Pinot Noir
As soon as you pour this wine, you'll see a golden color with a red shimmer, thanks to the Pinot Noir grape. Once in the glass, we smell a beautiful bouquet of white peach, lychee, citrus notes, and some red fruit like strawberry. On the palate, it's an unforgettable wine, stimulating your senses with flavors of tropical fruit, almonds, small red berries, and a hint of fresh mint. The structure is phenomenal, thick, firm, and very smooth. Don't drink it too cold, as this Pinot Noir will lose its flavor. And take it from us, you'll want to discover and experience everything this magnificent Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir has to offer.