Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2024 750ml

Crafted by the brilliant winemaker Jessica Saurwein, the Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2024 is a truly compelling and beautifully made wine. She named the wine ‘Nom‘ as a heartfelt tribute to the Xhosa word “nombulelo,” meaning gratitude, and the name of a forgotten African goddess of agriculture. Therefore, this wine is intrinsically linked to its unique and inspiring terroir. Specifically, it comes from a high-altitude, mountainous vineyard in the Elandskloof Valley, a site celebrated for producing Pinot Noir with remarkable elegance and concentration.

As a result, the Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2024 vintage, in particular, delivers a wine of exceptional intensity and power, which it balances with a savory freshness. Furthermore, it has earned significant critical acclaim, most notably from the renowned Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, who awarded it a superb score of 96 points. Consequently, this places it firmly among the country’s elite Pinot Noirs. This vintage promises great things for the future; indeed, it has a structure and tension that will allow it to age gracefully.

Accolades:

• 96 Points – Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report

Tasting Notes

Ultimately, when you taste it, you will discover that the Saurwein Nom is a complex and captivating wine. On the nose, it offers an aromatic profile of bright red and dark berries, crushed rose petals, and a distinctive hint of dried orange rind and fynbos, a character unique to this high-altitude vineyard site. Similarly, the palate is deep and stylish, providing a luxurious experience of concentrated fruit. In fact, it is juicy and full-bodied, yet surprisingly weightless, combining power and richness effortlessly with a savory freshness. The flavour lingers on fine, silky tannins and crisp acidity, culminating in a long, beautifully refined finish.

Technical Analysis

• Vineyard: Sourced from a dry-farmed vineyard at 700m altitude in the Elandskloof Valley. The vineyard was planted in 2008.
• Soil: A mix of shale and clay soils with a significant portion of granite in the topsoil.
• Maturation: Aged for 10 months in 228-liter French oak barrels (a combination of new and older barrels).