AvontuurAvontuur Pinot Noir/Chardonnay 2019 (R74.83 per bottle, 6 Bottles)

About

Avontuur Estate has been producing quality wine grapes for more than 140 years and this historical commitment is still reflected today in the range of award-winning wines. New vineyards allow winemaker Jan van Rooyen extra scope to refresh, fine-tune and cross blend. The region is producing some of the countries most layered and intense fruit-driven reds in the country. The passion that Philip Taberer and Jan are investing in the farm is clearly evident in the quality of wines produced from these pristine vineyards.

Tasting notes

The creamy palate is instantly attractive and well-balanced with enough acidity provided by the backbone of the Chardonnay. It’s a full-bodied wine for a Rosé with complexity added by the Pinot Noir.

Aroma

It’s a fruit basket of aromas with melon, pomegranate and cranberry dominating.

Product Features

• Case of 6

• Varietals: 56% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay

Vinification

Harvested separately. The Chardonnay was pressed lightly, cold-settled & fermented to dryness. The Pinot Noir was harvested before the onset of full-colour development in the vineyard and pressed after 2 hours of skin contact. Fermented separately and blended after three months of maturation on the yeast lees, which in the case of the Chardonnay was a bit of an experiment with a yeast usually used for Sauvignon Blanc.

Technical Analysis

• Alc 13 % T.A. 6.0  g/l pH 3.25R/Sugar 1.0 g/l

Food Suggestions

The perfect wine for lunch or a light supper with friends. Great with sushi, salads, grilled seafood or charcuterie platters.

Wine Makers

Jan van Rooyen

Viticulture

The 2 blocks of Pinot Noir Vineyard are situated midway up the Estate on a sea-facing slope. The vines are trellised and manicured for early harvesting as required for this style of wine. The excellent Chardonnay block is located just behind the cellar on an Eastern slope and is trellised. Lying at the foothills of the Helderberg, Avontuur is blessed with well-drained Clovelly and Hutton soils.