Pinot Noir from South Africa

PINOT NOIR - A NOBLE GRAPE WITH MILLENNIA-OLD TRADITION

Pinot Noir, with a history that dates back over two millennia, is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. Originally from Burgundy in France, Pinot Noir thrives particularly well on mineral-rich soils. Over the years, the grape variety has earned an excellent reputation, leading to growing international demand.

PINOT NOIR - A GRAPE OF COMPLEXITY

Pinot Noir presents Winemaker with challenges compared to other grape varieties due to its increased complexity. Nowadays, Pinot Noir is grown not only in France but also in countries like South Africa, Australia, Spain, and Germany. In Germany, it is locally known as Spätburgunder or Blauburgunder.
Pinot Noir is particularly well-known for its use in the production of Champagne, where it is considered one of the main grape varieties alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.

PINOT NOIR WINES - SENSUAL EXPERIENCES OF COLOR, AROMA, AND TASTE

The color of Pinot Noir is strong, but not as dark as other grape varieties like Merlot. The aromas are unique and range from strawberry to cherry to plum. Spicy notes of herbs and forest floor give Pinot Noir wines a special sophistication. Versatile in taste, dark berry tones often define the character. Pinot Noir is characterized by its complexity and diversity.  

SOUTH AFRICAN PINOT NOIR - A SUN-KISSED AND FRUITY FULFILLMENT

South African Pinot Noir impresses with strong fruit aromas, which gain an intense bouquet and a full body due to the high Quantity of sunshine hours. Pinot Noir wines from South Africa are extremely popular worldwide.

In South Africa, Pinot Noir also has a special significance because the grape variety is part of the Pinotage grape, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Pinotage, which originated in South Africa in the early twenties of the last century, is the most widely planted red wine grape variety in the country.

PINOT NOIR IN THE WINESTORE - ORDER NOW ONLINE

Discover the variety of South African Pinot Noirs in our online shop. Classics like the Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir Rosé or the Chardonnay Pinot Noir from the Winery Haute Cabrière await you. Also enjoy special Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines (MCCs) like the Cap Classique Brut from the Winery Haute Cabriere.

In The WineStore online shop (www.the-winestore.com), you can easily and reliably order South African Pinot Noirs and be convinced by the quality and diversity of this noble grape variety. The WineStore - your expert for excellent Pinot Noirs from South Africa!