Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘This wine is on the richer side of the Pinot Noir spectrum, and folks looking for a little more lushness out of the grape will be pleased. Ripe raspberry and wild strawberry flavors are laced with a forest floor earthiness, while glimmers of mocha and soft menthol unfold on the finish. Medium weight with a lifting acidic cut to the close.’ – Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 90/100 (Mar 2012)

‘The 2009 Galpin Peak Pinot Noir is sourced from the estate and raised in 30% new wood. It has a clean, fresh well-defined bouquet with dark cherries, dark plum and well-integrated new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins and good acidity, a touch of sous-bois and bay leaf towards the finish. Perhaps a little coarse, this Elgin Pinot is nevertheless well crafted and offers opulent pleasure. Drink now-2013.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Aug 2011)

‘Rich and ripe, but very stylish, with gorgeous mulled spice, blackberry, briar, spice bread and incense notes all woven together and driving through the long, black tea–tinged finish. This winery is now quietly rivaling Hamilton-Russell for best South African Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2013’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Apr 2011)

‘Lightly perfumed, and then it glides across the mouth wearing a long red silk evening dress. Glowing sweet cherry with a touch of tobacco. Tingling. Full bodied – no burgundian reserve here – yet length and grace and romance.’ – Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Feb 2011)