{"product_id":"kershaw-pinot-noir-2018-sydafrika","title":"Kershaw Pinot Noir 2018, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Kershaw Elgin Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted entirely from Pinot Noir, utilizing French clones PN777, PN667, PN115, PN114, and PN113.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from Elgin in the Western Cape of South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced 6.87 tons from six distinct small parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 2012 by Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines specializes in wines that are clonally selected and site-specific, thriving in cool climates. The Elgin Valley, known as South Africa's coolest wine region, provides perfect conditions for varietals such as Chardonnay, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes were handpicked between February 14th and 24th, 2017, with Brix levels ranging from 22.60 to 24.90 at the time of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 season featured a cool winter with minimal rainfall, leading to early budbreak and flowering. Strong winds and a cool December resulted in smaller berries with intense flavors. January rains enriched the soil, and the February harvest took place under clear skies with cool nights, producing wines with natural acidity, pure fruit notes, and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes were handpicked, sorted, and destemmed, followed by a 3-day maceration and natural fermentation. The process included gentle pigage, 10-16 days on skins, gravity racking to barrels, and basket pressing of the pomace. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels, with light sulphuring and an 11-month maturation period. The wine was racked and filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in French oak barrels from Burgundy, with 12% new oak, and the remainder in second and third fill barrels of 228, 300, and 500 liters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.50%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Kershaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47714810659162,"sku":"K9D3F7J2Z8A1L5M","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/Kershaw-Elgin-2021_91af7c12-8e81-4e91-970f-6adcd0902ff9.jpg?v=1779432240","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/kershaw-pinot-noir-2018-sydafrika","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}