The 2022 Saurwein 'Om' Pinot Noir is an elegant and expressive wine from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, perfumed with red berries, hibiscus, and earthy beetroot tones. With poised tannins, crisp acidity, and a touch of spice, it's a vibrant, food-friendly Pinot with a soulful origin and a peaceful energy.

Decanter | D 93
Published: Nov 2, 2023

Delicately and perfumed with notes of red and dark fruits and a hint of spiciness. Vivid and young, slightly turbid, with notes of chocolate and savoury complexity. Poised tannins with elegance and snappiness and just a touch of alcoholic heat. An utterly delicious lunch wine.

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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 300m 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.

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

Descriptors of the nose:
Red berries, beetroot earthiness, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied.

Descriptors of the flavour & palate:
Red forest fruit, beetroot earthiness, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin and crisp acidity, medium bodied

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.

May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.