VINTAGES 2018 - 2023
OM PINOT NOIR
Om Pinot Noir 2023
– 14 barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein
Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth), a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires
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Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus
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This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay in the subsoil. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
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It was a late vintage, with great ripening conditions and very healthy fruit. The wine was picked in two batches from two vineyard sites just 100 meters from each other. The resultant wine from these two sites is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity and beautiful ageing potential.
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Winemaking
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, and the wine matured for 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older). My approach is as minimal intervention as possible.
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Experience
The nose is all red berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices. The palate shows lots of red berries, spices and some “fynbos” (wild herb character), fruit-coated and fine tannin and a crisp acidity. I love this wine, as it has depth and intensity beyond the initial fruit and holds great aging potential. With time more savoury umami characters charm the drinker. A vintage to stock up on! Drink: 2024 – 2038
Alcohol: 13,5%
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Ratings
​95/100, Tim Atkin MW
Om Pinot noir 2022
– 18 barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein
​Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge,
Walker Bay, Hermanus
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Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth), a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.
This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay in the subsoil. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
It was a late vintage, with great ripening conditions and very healthy fruit. The wine was picked in two batches from two vineyard sites just 100 meters from each other. The resultant wine from these two sites is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity and beautiful ageing potential.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, and the wine matured for 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older). My approach is as minimal intervention as possible.
Experience
The nose opens to red berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices. The palate continues with red berries, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated, velvety tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied. I love this wine, as it has depth and intensity beyond the initial fruit and is poised and oh so age-worthy too!
Drink: 2023 – 2038
Alcohol: 13,5%
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Ratings
​92/100, Neal Martin, Vinous.com
94/100, Tim Atkin MW
93/100, Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
94/100, Angela Lloyd, Platters
96/100, Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com
16.5/20, Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com
Om Pinot noir 2021
– 14 barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein
Grape origin:
Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
Vintage 2021:
It was a late vintage, with great ripening conditions and very healthy fruit. The wine was picked in two batches from two vineyard sites just 100 meters from eachother. The resultant wine from these two sites is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity and beautiful ageing potential.
Winemaking:
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, and the wine matured for 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older).
Descriptors of the nose:
Red berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices. Descriptors of the flavour & palate: Red berries, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated, velvety tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied.
Drink: 2021 – 2035
The story:
Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth), a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.
Ideal Cuisine:
French cuisine, refined Asian and African cuisine, savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine or beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, fish, poultry, duck, red meat
Alcohol: 13,5%
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Ratings:
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92/100, Neal Martin
93/100, Tim Atkin
94/100, Christian Eedes
16/20, Julia Harding
Om Pinot noir 2020
– six barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein
Grape origin:
Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
Vintage 2020:
Excellent early ripening conditions turned into wetter conditions close to harvest, which make the picking date all-important. Hand-sorting of the bunches in the vineyard and in the cellar allowed for only optimal fruit to be fermented. The resultant wine from this site is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity.
Winemaking:
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, minimum of 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older).
Descriptors of the nose:
Red and black berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices
Descriptors of the flavour & palate: Red berries, beetroot earthiness, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied. Drink: 2021 – 2035
The story:
Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth),
a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.
Ideal Cuisine:
French cuisine, refined Asian and African cuisine, savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine or beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, fish, poultry, duck, red meat
Alcohol: 13,5%
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Ratings:
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92/100, Neal Martin
93/100, Tim Atkin MW
95/100, Greg Sherwood
93/100, Christian Eedes
Om Pinot noir 2019
– six barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein
Grape origin:
Place of the Gods Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. This dryland vineyard is situated just 12 km from the sea and lies at 300 m above sea-level. The soils are granite origin with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
Vintage 2020:
Excellent early ripening conditions turned into wetter conditions close to harvest, which make the picking date all-important. Hand-sorting of the bunches in the vineyard and in the cellar allowed for only optimal fruit to be fermented. The resultant wine from this site is energetic, concentrated and has a great fresh acidity.
Winemaking:
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal, minimum of 10 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (new and older).
Descriptors of the nose:
Red and black berry fruit, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums, exotic spices
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Descriptors of the flavour & palate: Red berries, beetroot earthiness, fresh hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin, crisp acidity, medium-bodied. Drink: 2021 – 2035
The story:
Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyard is situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth), a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart. May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.
Ideal Cuisine:
French cuisine, refined Asian and African cuisine, savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine or beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, fish, poultry, duck, red meat
Alcohol: 13,5%
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Ratings:
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94/100, David Swingler (Platter’s)
93/100, Tim Atkin MW
Om Pinot noir 2018
(First Vintage)
– four barrels produced by Jessica Saurwein
Grape origin:
Domaine des Dieux Farm, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay, Hermanus. The soil is granite with a significant portion of clay. Pinot noir clones are 115 and 667. The vineyard was planted in 2006.
Vintage 2018:
2018 was a dry vintage in the Cape, leading to tiny grapes and wines with a high grape to juice ratio +lean, energetic style +great fresh acidity +fine tannin
Descriptors of the nose:
Red current, Patchouli, rose petals, red cherry, lifted spice
Descriptors of the flavour & palate:
Red forest fruit, beetroot earthiness, hibiscus, fruit-coated tannin and balanced acidity
The story:
Om symbolises the concept of universal creation. This word is also synonymous with peace. The vineyards are situated in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge region (Heaven and Earth),
a beautiful and peaceful place close to my heart.
If you like - Ideal Cuisine:
French cuisine/ refined Asian cuisine/ savoury vegetarian dishes with aubergine or beetroot/ Jerusalem artichoke/ white meat/ fish/ poultry/ duck
Alcohol: 13,5%
May this wine carry forward the peace that its place of creation inspires.
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Ratings:
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91/100, Tim Atkin
94/100, Greg Sherwood
