2015 Haute-Cabriere Pinot Noir Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  7/7/2022 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 92 Points

  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.

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  10/7/2019 - LindsayM wrote:

  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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