Wine Composition

100% Pinot noir

Winemakers Comments

Distinctive raspberry and strawberry aromas jump out of the glass, with layers of fennel, pepper and forest floor. Light and refreshing on entry, the red fruit brings a juiciness to the palate that is balanced by silky, coating tannins. Flavours of cranberry and raspberry compliment the fresh acidity, with notes of smoky cedar and a backbone of pepper spice that lingers in a light, dry finish.

Technical Analysis

Vinification

Approximately 70% of the fruit is fermented as whole berries, with the remaining 30% fermented in whole clusters. The whole berries preserve pure fruit flavours and intensity, while the whole clusters aid in the gentle extraction of tannins. Gentle punch downs and pump-overs are performed during fermentation to extract ripe tannins and colour from the relatively thin skins of the Pinot Noir berries. Maturation takes place in seasoned 500l French oak barrels for 14 months, adding structure, complexity, and age-ability to the wine.

Winemaker

Danielle le Roux

Winery

Cirrus Wines, named after the wispy atmospheric clouds, are wines made with fruit from high altitude vineyards in the Witzenberg mountains on the Ceres Plateau.