COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Lothian Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lothian of Elgin is a family-owned estate in South Africa's cool-climate Elgin Valley, founded by the Wilson family who trace their winemaking roots back three generations. Attracted by the region's resemblance to their ancestral Scotland, with its rolling green hills, heavy mists, and water systems, they transformed a former protea farm into a world-class vineyard. Partnering with Master of Wine Richard Kershaw, the estate focuses on producing elegant, Burgundian-style wines that showcase the unique, cool-climate terroir of Elgin.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Wilson family chose the Elgin Valley because its misty, rolling green hills strongly reminded them of their ancestral Scotland.
Fact 02
The vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate, situated just eight miles from the cold Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by water.
Fact 03
This vintage was awarded a prestigious Silver Medal (90 Points) at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-harvested from selected east- and north-facing blocks. The fruit is destemmed and naturally fermented in open fermenters for ten days using ambient yeasts. Gentle extraction is achieved through délestage (rack-and-return). Following a light pressing, the wine is racked into French oak barriques (228L) where spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurs. The wine is matured for 11 months in French oak (25% new, 75% older fill) and undergoes two years of bottle aging before release.
