The 2021 Saurwein Om Pinot Noir is an elegant expression from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, crafted from dryland vineyards just 12 km from the sea. Grown on granite-clay soils and made with minimal intervention, this wine is finely structured and brimming with energy. Aromas of strawberries, red cherries, and exotic spice lead to a palate layered with red berries, hibiscus, and velvety tannins. Balanced by crisp acidity, it offers both vibrancy and age-worthiness, finishing with clarity and finesse.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Oct 24, 2022

Name means peace.
Light cherry red. Sweet red fruits is the first impression. A little sweet/sour. Packed with fruit flavour, lots of freshness and juicy sweetness but not much complexity. Plenty of pleasure. Gentle tannins

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Grape origin:

Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level.  The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006. 

Vintage 2021:

It was a late vintage, with great ripening conditions and very healthy fruit. The wine was picked in two batches from two vineyard sites just 100 meters from eachother. The resultant wine from these two sites is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity and beautiful ageing potential.

Winemaking:

Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, and the wine matured for 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older).

Descriptors of the nose:

Red berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices. Descriptors of the flavour & palate: Red berries, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated, velvety tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied.

Drink: 2021 – 2035 

The story:

Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth), a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.

Ideal Cuisine:

French cuisine, refined Asian and African cuisine, savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine or beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, fish, poultry, duck, red meat

Alcohol: 13,5%