Experience the pinnacle of cool-climate South African winemaking with the exceptionally crafted Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir 2024. This vintage-specific release highlights the unique terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Winemaker Hannes Storm coaxes incredible depth from his oldest vines, which grow on a steep, northeast-facing slope. The low-vigour, stony, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soils infuse the wine with distinct structure, remarkable density, and an unmistakable sense of place.
- 97/100 – Christian Eedes (Winemag.co.za): “Intriguing aromatics… The palate is rich, possessing both breadth and depth – a wine of big volume without being overbearing.”
- 95/100 – Tim Atkin MW (South Africa Special Report 2025): “A denser wine than the 2023 release, with aromas of vanilla, wet earth and stem ginger, lovely balance and texture.”
The 2024 growing season delivered a slightly denser, more voluminous wine than previous years while maintaining gorgeous structural balance. Complex and intriguing aromatics of red currant, orange peel, musk, and cured meat mingle with hints of wet earth, stem ginger, and white pepper. On the palate, Storm Wines Vrede Pinot Noir 2024 reveals a rich, beautiful depth of plum and pomegranate fruit flavors. A lively line of natural acidity carries the broad volume into a long, dry finish supported by graceful, silky tannins.