Grape: 100% Pinot Noir. Region: South Africa> Overberg District> Elgin Valley. Notes: 9 months in French oak (15% new).
Description: After establishing Thelema Mountain Vineyards as an iconic Stellenbosch wine estate, Gyles Webb embarked on a new project in the early 2000’s to develop a range of limited-production, cool-climate wines. Sutherland Vineyards is situated just 9 km off the Atlantic Ocean with altitudes of 140 to 250m above sea level. Due to this proximity, ideal cool climate conditions are created. The resulting wines are more balanced with great depth and complexity of flavor.
Food pairings: Beef, beets, cheese (e.g., goat, Brie, Gruyere, Swiss), chicken, duck, eggplant, fennel, roasted game meats, lamb, mushroom, salmon, tuna, veal chops, vegetarian dishes, etc.