Wine: Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
Vinyard: Bouchard Finlayson
Address: R320, Hermanus, 7200
Vintage: 2021
What the Winemaker says:
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley represents that unique combination of soil and climate that exists in only a handful of places where the exact balance provides the perfect expression of this elusive grape.
Review
Aroma: 19/20
Beautiful dark berries, and cherries with smokey. mineral notes that enrich the whole.
Appearance: 9/10
Gorgeous ruby red colour, with a clarity indicative of this varietal.
Flavour: 39/40
Cherries come through strongly in the flavour, backed by a refined oak, and a delicate minerality with hints of cinnamon, nutmegs and a touch of toasted nuts. Exquisite lightness and gorgeously multi-layered with a lovely, rounded and velvety finish.
Mouthfeel: 9/10
A beautifully light experience, that nonetheless finishes with an inviting fullness.
Overall Impression: 19/20
It’s hard to overemphasise how lovely this wine is. Clearly made by a master vinter, it balances all of its elements perfectly. Sweet fruits, blend like smoke with gentle tannins, structured oakiness and delicate minerality. It would make the perfect accompaniment to a slow-roasted, pulled pork or seared tuna.
Total of out of 100 points:
95
Score Breakdown
100 to 95: World beater – Make a plan to try this before you die
94 to 90: Excellent – Drink this now
89 to 85: Good – Thoroughly enjoyable
84 to 75: It’ll do – You won’t remember it
74 and below: Don’t waste your time
