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Boschendal Estate Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2018
Vintage Character
Boschendal Estate Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2018 is a red from Elgin, South Africa, made from Pinot Noir. Persistent Cape drought and strict water limits shaped the 2018 crop. Small berries and lower yields concentrated flavours, while cooler intervals during harvest helped some sites retain acidity. Elgin Pinot Noir can combine firm red fruit with a lifted line rather than simply tasting heavy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Red cherry, raspberry and a little wild strawberry lead, with fine spice and forest-floor nuances developing in the glass. The palate is dry, medium bodied and fresh, its soft but present tannin carrying a silky finish. Elgin's cool site lets Pinot Noir show precision rather than sheer mass. Duck breast, mushroom risotto and roast poultry suit the lifted red fruit. Older bottles may show more earthy complexity; decant gently only if sediment or a closed nose makes it useful.
Winery Background
Boschendal dates to 1685, between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Its Appellation Series is site led: Elgin gives a cooler setting for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while Stellenbosch gives Cabernet a different ripening context. The estate has dedicated red and white winemakers and says oak should add intrigue without overpowering fruit. Appellation is the name of Boschendal's range rather than a formal quality rank.
Boschendal Estate Appellation Series Elgin Pinot Noir 2018 is a red from Elgin, South Africa, made from Pinot Noir. Persistent Cape drought and strict water limits shaped the 2018 crop. Small berries and lower yields concentrated flavours, while cooler intervals during harvest helped some sites retain acidity. Elgin Pinot Noir can combine firm red fruit with a lifted line rather than simply tasting heavy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Red cherry, raspberry and a little wild strawberry lead, with fine spice and forest-floor nuances developing in the glass. The palate is dry, medium bodied and fresh, its soft but present tannin carrying a silky finish. Elgin's cool site lets Pinot Noir show precision rather than sheer mass. Duck breast, mushroom risotto and roast poultry suit the lifted red fruit. Older bottles may show more earthy complexity; decant gently only if sediment or a closed nose makes it useful.
Winery Background
Boschendal dates to 1685, between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Its Appellation Series is site led: Elgin gives a cooler setting for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while Stellenbosch gives Cabernet a different ripening context. The estate has dedicated red and white winemakers and says oak should add intrigue without overpowering fruit. Appellation is the name of Boschendal's range rather than a formal quality rank.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryBoschendal Estate
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir
WinemakerJacques Viljoen
CountrySouth Africa
Expert Rating—
RegionElgin
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionElgin
Alcohol Level13.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$480
HK$480
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