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Situated in the cool area of ​​Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus, the estate specializes in the production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and produces one of the best whites in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurgundian type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethroughout the southern hemisphere.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the vineyards, the estate highlights organic and biodynamic practices in order to promote the best quality of grapes. \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e vines grow on stony soils, rich in clay and slate. The wine is aged for \u003cstrong\u003e10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th use \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e . The blend between all these breeding contributes to the perfect balance that the estate strives to find vintage after vintage. The wine reveals aromas of small red fruits, \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eraspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ejuniper berries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eundergrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003egrilled toast\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003edried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e . The palate is refined and complex with superb tannins, beautiful acidity, well-integrated alcohol and a full and elegant finish. 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