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Manage Subscriptions2015 Haute-Cabriere Pinot Noir Reserve
Pinot Noir
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Franschhoek Valley
Community Tasting Notes 2
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-Tim- Likes this wine: 92 points
July 7, 2022 - One of the many bottles I brought home from my two trips to South Africa this year.
Matured for nine months in 228L Burgundy Oak Barrels. 1.8 g/L RS vs 5.5 g/L TA.
Tasting note from the producer:
"The Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Réserve 2015 shows intense dark fruit, cigar box and mocha notes. The tannin structure is full and round, with a long dry finish. The wine is drinking substantially well and can age for a further 3-5 years."
Interestingly, the bottle label suggests a cellaring time of 5-8 years, which seems more realistic. Otherwise I completely agree with the cigar box note, which was quite strong (after 2.5 h decant in the glass). In addition, this PN felt smooth and mellow, and I got earthy cherry notes as well.
Given the light brown fringes and turbidity I assume that this is mid to end drinking window. -
LindsayM wrote:
October 7, 2019 - Colour deep ruby translucent pink to clear edges 15/15
Nose med intensity red and black fruits , mushrooms tobacco earthy gamey savoury spice good complexity 27/30
Palate med+ bodied , fruit dominated by acid and tannins , fairly astringent mouthfeel , savoury end of the scale chewy tannins on the finish 41/44
Overall I think it needs for time to fully integrate , it was better 24hours later 8/11
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Haute-Cabriere
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Franschhoek Valley
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 6003825000105
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (51%)
- Consumed 19 (49%)
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