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Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir 2023

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Pinot Noir

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Winery
Country
South Africa
Volume
75.00
Graduation
13.0
Harvest
2023
Grape
Pinot Noir
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74.53 €

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Description

Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir is a masterpiece from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa, crafted by renowned winemaker Hannes Storm. The 2023 vintage is particularly notable, recorded as one of the coldest years in the region's history—even colder than Burgundy during the same period. This allowed for a slow and uniform ripening process, resulting in an opulent, vibrant wine bursting with energetic natural acidity.

The Vrede Pinot Noir comes from a steep, northeast-facing slope characterized by stony, clay-rich, low-vigour Bokkeveld shale soils. This specific geological profile confers the wine a deep depth, structural integrity, and a distinctive earthy minerality. Awarded an impressive 96 points by Tim Atkin MW, the 2023 Storm Vrede Pinot Noir stands as a testament to world-class winemaking and the incredible potential of South African Pinot Noir. It is a limited-production gem that perfectly balances New World fruit purity with Old World sophistication and structure.

Tasting Note Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir

Color: Transparent ruby red. Nose: Wild raspberry, dark cherry, rose petals, exotic spices. Palate: Medium-bodied, crisp red fruit, fine-grained tannins, earthy minerality. Finish: Long, elegant, and savory.

Value Points

  1. Terroir: Stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soils.

  2. Technique: Minimal intervention, 12 months in French oak.

  3. Awards: 96 Points Tim Atkin MW.

Service Protocol

Temperature: 14-16°C. Glass: Wide Burgundy. Decanting: 30 minutes before serving. Pairing: Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared bluefin tuna.

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