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Storm Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir Ignis 2020

$4999

Upper Valley single vineyard

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2020 Pinot Noir Ignis comes from soils with much less clay than the Vrede in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde. The vines have been farmed organically since 2015. Crisp and focused on the nose, this has a little more marine influence, just a hint of oyster shell filtering through the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy entry, just a little more grip and chewiness than the Vrede, suggesting that it will benefit from 12-18 months in bottle. Lovely spicy aftertaste here." —Neal Martin

Wine Spectator

91 points

"Shows hints of smoke, rhubarb and stemmy herbs that are up-front and pungent on the nose, gradually opening on the palate to reveal cherry and cranberry reduction, citrus and spice notes. Chewy and savory, let this lively red open in the glass. Best after 2024."

More about Storm

For 15 years, Hannes Storm was the head winemaker at Hamilton Russell, the legendary estate that proved you could make world-class Pinot Noir in Africa. But Hannes had an obsession. He believed that the valley wasn't just one homogeneous region; he believed it had distinct "Crus," defined by their soil. So he struck out on his own to prove it.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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