Ataraxia Whole Cluster Pinot Noir is a beautifully crafted wine from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa. This elegant red wine is made using whole cluster fermentation, allowing for a more delicate and refined flavor profile. The result is a wine with vibrant notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of spice. The smooth tannins and balanced acidity create a velvety texture on the palate, while the lingering finish leaves a lasting impression. Ataraxia Whole Cluster Pinot Noir is a true expression of the terroir, showcasing the unique and distinctive characteristics of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes or enjoying on its own, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.

Tasting Notes

This wine possesses a heady yet alluring and intriguingly precise aroma profile of bright red fruits, with a spicy, cinnamon, earthy undertone. The palate is focussed and delightfully poised, yet these elements of delicacy are couched in a structure of surprising depth, magnitude, and length. It is a wine for the curious and inquisitive palate.

About the Winery

Established in 2004, Ataraxia is a boutique winery located in the scenic area of Walker Bay in South Africa. The idea for the winery was conceptualised when a couple purchased 50 hectares of vineyards along with their friends. These vineyards were located at an elevated level at the backdrop of Babylons Toren Mountain Range. Therefore, the soil quality and the climate of these vineyards were perfect for growing the choicest quality of grapes.

Kevin Grant, the pioneer winemaker and the founder (the husband in the couple that we mentioned earlier) believes in a minimalist winemaking approach that doesn’t intervene with nature in any way. His objective is to ensure that the grapes cultivated in his vineyards represent the true heritage and character of South Africa’s premium wine-growing area of Hemel-en-Aarde.

Though many wines are handcrafted here, three of stand out because of the individualistic flavours and aromas they exhibit – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Serenity. The Sauvignon Blanc varietals grown here are extremely pure and pungent, but they don’t compromise on their fruity accents and aromas. You can feel the flavours of passion fruit, citrus fruit and green melon in the wines made with these varietals.

The Chardonnay grape varietals are completely fermented in traditional French oak barrels, but using new methodologies and technology. The wines made with this grape varietal are very intense, but subtle as well. The Serenity is made from an exclusive red blend of grapes that are grown only in South Africa. The brand’s vintage wines are made using this varietal and the nature this red blend is still a puzzle to outsiders. This hand-crafted vintage wine lingers for a long time in your tongue, because it is assertive and simply out of the world!

The four popular wines made by this brand are the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Chardonnay, 2016 Pinot Noir and 2017 Serenity.

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