South Africa’s top Pinot Noir in 2012 – the experts’ choice

THE STAND-OUT Pinot Noir from South Africa, the best reviews from around the world – and as per usual there’s only a very select group of cellars in the Cape that can muster something very special from this ‘heartbreak’ grape:


Bouchard Finlayson Tete de Cuvee Galpin Peak 2009 – gold medal at Five Nations Challenge
Chamonix Reserve 2010 – trophy at Decanter Awards, trophy at Trophy Wine show, gold medal at Classic Awards
Chamonix Reserve 2011 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Crystallum Cuvee Cinema 2011 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Hamilton Russell 2010 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection
Iona Limited Release 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Meerlust 2011 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards 2011 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide
Radford Dale AD 2010 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide
Shannon Rockview Ridge 2011 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

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