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'Medium-intensity garnet. (Writing these notes I thought this was a 2018!) Much sweeter, fresher, fruitier and more youthful on the nose than the 2017. Attractive perfume. Very nice balance between sweet raspberry fruit and acidity. Fine tannins suggest this wine has an exciting future. Neat finish. ' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Feb 2020)

'Craig Wessels makes his ever-improving Pinot Noir from a single block planted with clones 113, 115 and 777. Picked in three stages, it's the most complete release yet: savoury, scented and finely oaked, with 20% whole bunch spice, silky tannins and wild strawberry and pomegranate fruit. Very promising indeed. 2021-26 ' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 94/100

'The 2019 Le Luc comes from 1.2 hectares of Pinot Noir planted on granite soils in 2013 in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde. It has an aromatically pleasing bouquet of black cherries, mint and light potpourri scents, almost Volnay like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. A lilting Pinot Noir that delivers satisfying substance and grip on the finish. This is a very well crafted wine that will be difficult to resist in its youth.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Oct 2020)

'Smokiness, raspberry and nettle unite into a nose of exquisite, spicy, vivid, red-fruited freshness. The palate has concentration and brushes with the finest tannin, like starched Atlas silk. Aromatic top notes of redcurrant and cherry swirl, while that smokiness alternates with notions of white pepper. A most poetic Pinot.' - Falstaff, Anne Krebiehl MW, 96/100

'Very expressive nose with notes of dark cherry, musk and spice. The palate has great fruit purity and tannin structure - full and concentrated yet wonderfully energetic and detailed. Lovely freshness and crunchy tannins. This is the real deal.' - Winemag, Christian Eedes, 95/100