COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Moya Meaker Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Moya Meaker Pinot Noir 2023 is a single-varietal Pinot Noir from the W.O. Elgin appellation in South Africa's Cape South Coast. The wine is named in tribute to Moya Meaker, a former Miss South Africa, reflecting a spirit of resilience and joy. The estate, established by David Curl, focuses on expressing the cool-climate terroir of Elgin through premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Elgin Valley, a high-altitude plateau, provides a cool growing environment with extended hang times, influenced by Bokkeveld shale soils. The 2023 vintage benefited from a cold winter and mild spring, contributing to the wine's freshness and fruit concentration. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity, finesse, and a strong sense of place, blending Old World refinement with New World vivacity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after 1959 Miss South Africa, Moya Meaker.
Fact 02
Elgin Valley is often called a 'valley in the sky'.
Fact 03
Vine age for this vintage is 24 years.
Fact 04
Uses 100% destemmed whole berries for fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Moya Meaker Pinot Noir 2023 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The fruit is hand-harvested and undergoes fermentation in concrete tanks using 100% destemmed whole berries, a method chosen to highlight fruit purity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 11 months in 300-liter Burgundian barrels, with 20% new oak and light toast. The winemaking approach emphasizes sustainable farming and minimal intervention to allow the cool-climate terroir of Elgin to express itself. The estate's philosophy is to capture the essence of the vineyard, focusing on purity and finesse.
