Red Wine
FRANCIS Pinot Noir 2022
Raspberry, pomegranate, cherry with hints of forest floor.
R 645
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Pinot Noir displays bright hues of plum and ruby. A classically medium bodied wine with complex aromas and flavours of raspberry, pomegranate, cherry and hints of mushroom, forest floor and spice. Beautifully balanced on an enduring finish.
Vinification
Ripe and healthy grapes hand picked from Babylon Vineyards. Bunches cooled overnight and 80% destemmed with 20% wholebunch in fermentation tank. After three days of cold soak, spontaneous fermentation started. Two pumpovers done daily on skins to prevent aggressive extraction. After 11 months in older 228 litre French barriques, best barrels selected and blended.
Technical Information
Vintage2022
Varietal100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol13.6%
pH3.58
Residual Sugar1.8 g/l
RegionHemel-en-Aarde Ridge