Crystallum Wines, Newton Johnson Vineyards and Storm Wines

Live Virtual Auction, 3 April 2022

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 5 628
Lot 97
  • Storm Wines; Ridge Pinot Noir; 2015; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000USD 205 - 307
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 628

About this Item

2015 Ridge Pinot Noir
3 (1 x 3) 750ml

Ridge Pinot Noir hails from a cool, eastern slope in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge with low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soil.

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Critics Ratings

'Maiden vintage. Blood orange peel, pomegranate, star anise. Succulent and crunchy, with immaculate life. Chalky tannins, vibrant acidity. This is the most youthful and feminine of the 2015's showing off the cool site. A personal favourite. ' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)

'There's earth, raspberry and even dark chocolate notes on 2015 from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Richly textured, its intense cherry depth of flavour supported by balanced structure of light tannin and integrated acidity. Yet there's already a light ethereal element. Finely calculated oaking on all these - 20-25% new French, 11 months.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)

'Made with Pinot purchased from La Vierge's substantial holdings on the Ridge, this is the second release of this 150 case bottling. The freshness of the sea breeze influence combines appealingly with the 10% whole bunch spice and redcurrant and black cherry fruit.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 93/100

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