Secure the elegant Kara-Tara Pinot Noir 750ml for a refined red wine experience. This wine blends grapes from three distinct cool-climate vineyards. Winemaker Rüdger van Wyk sources fruit from Elgin, Overberg, and Durbanville. The name Kara-Tara translates from the Khoisan as “deep dark shadows.” It refers to the Karatara river near the winemaker’s hometown. This modern take on the classic varietal offers complexity and grace.
- The 2024 Vintage received 92 Points from Tim Atkin MW in the SA Special Report 2025.
- Jancis Robinson MW famously quipped about the wine: “Burgundians, beware!”
- Vivino community ratings place this wine in the Top 13% of wines from Cape South Coast
Winemakers hand-pick the 100% Pinot Noir grapes. About 20% of the fruit undergoes whole-bunch fermentation. This adds spice and structure. Kara-Tara Pinot Noir matures in French oak barrels. Only 10% of this oak is new, preserving the bright fruit character. The wine offers a translucent garnet colour. The nose has uplifting aromas of strawberry, cherry, and clove. The palate is light to medium-bodied. It delivers soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth, persistent finish.
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