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Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2024
Kaaimansgat Vineyard, Elandskloof, Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa
 
Nom stands for nombulelo (gratitude in “Xhosa”) and Nomkhubulwane (a forgotten African goddess of agriculture). Situated at 700m altitude, the vineyard is a place where gratitude is instilled and tales appear.
This extreme vineyard site has a shale origin with a significant portion of granite in the topsoil and clay throughout. I believe this gives breadth and power to the Nom. It lies at 700 m above sea level and is surrounded by tall mountains, making for a unique terroir ideal for the optimal ripening for Pinot Noir, in this case clones 115, 667 & 777. The vineyard was planted in 2008.
 
18 barrels produced by winemaker Jessica Saurwein.

Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2024

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  • VINTAGE 2024
    2024 was honestly a great vintage! The conditions were just perfect for fruit-set and ripening. Some rain was experienced, but it did not linger, which meant the vines got a soil wetting and the fruit remained healthy. Cold nights were a significant factor of the vintage which is key for optimally functioning vines. This delivered real concentration and intensity, making for a powerful vintage which is possibly my favorite vintage to date! There are fine tannins on a big frame and the wines are supported by fresh acidity and ripe fruit. I love the tension, which should give good ageing potential.

    WINEMAKING
    Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, cold-soaked, leading to spontaneous fermentation. The tannins are optimal after a relatively long post-fermentation maceration and then aging in 228-liter French oak barrels (new and older) for 10 months. My approach is minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard site to express itself.

    DESCRIPTORS
    The nose: Mixed red and dark berry fruit, rosehip, lifted cocoa, dried orange rind (unique to this vineyard site!).
    The palate: The 2024 Nom is a deep and very stylish wine with power and richness combined with savoury freshness. The palate is juicy and quite full-bodied, but the flavour really does linger on the fine tannins. This vintage signifies the concept of power but without the weight and it could be the best vintage I have made. I am so excited to see it age.
    Drink: 2025 – 2040
    Alcohol: 14%

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